OverviewAt Forvis Mazars, we're always looking ahead—for our people, our clients and the wider world. We celebrate individuality, encourage bold thinking and believe success comes from working together. You’ll be supported to learn, explore and develop from day one, with opportunities to grow both locally and nationally.We are seeking a client-facing individual with at least five years of R&D experience to manage the delivery of R&D claims for a diverse national client base. This role offers progression to more senior roles within our growing national Innovation Incentives team and the chance to work with an established team of R&D specialists, business stakeholders, and local leadership across our Northern offices.What You\'ll DoDevelop claim methodologies, and prepare R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC for Forvis Mazars clients.Act as the main point of contact for all client R&D tax queries and liaise with HMRC on the client\'s behalf.Write technical descriptions of client projects and prepare documentation to support R&D claims based on UK BIS guidelines.Coach and review the work completed by junior staff within your team.Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of UK R&D tax and the preparation of R&D claims.What You\'ll BringStrong technical knowledge of UK R&D Tax and the preparation of R&D claims.ATT (or equivalent) qualification.Broad and strong technical tax knowledge and experience.Experience managing financials on clients, delivering on budgets and negotiating fees with clients.Experience identifying opportunities for business development on tax clients (and ideally across other service lines).What We OfferForvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. You\'ll be empowered to shape your career, contribute ideas, and make a difference from day one. We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility and collaboration.We offer a competitive salary based on experience, a performance-based bonus, regular salary reviews, hybrid working options, clear career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing support.LocationLeeds Office – 3 Wellington Place, 5th Floor, Leeds, LS1 4AP. 10-minute walk from Leeds Station. Manchester Office – One St Peter\'s Square, Manchester, M2 3DE. Accessible from Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionAccounting/Auditing and FinanceIndustriesAccounting #J-18808-Ljbffr