Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. The Innovation Tax team work closely with a wide range of companies from FTSE 250 to start ups across a variety of sectors. In everything we do our aim is to deliver value add ideas and insights that unlock sustainable growth for our clients.

As a national innovation tax team, truly integrated and with a growth mindset, we are looking for ambitious and innovative individuals to continue our growth journey. We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role – Software manager

As an experienced R&D practitioner, your role will bring you into close contact with finance professionals and engineers in a wide variety of technical fields with an up-close view of how modern technology is rapidly advancing in different industries.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage and drive the success of end‑to‑end R&D claim processes.
• Ability to lead complex technical interviews and support on high value projects including problem solving with numerous stake holders.

Knowing you’re right for us  

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. For this role we are looking for

• A background in technology whether through formal qualification or role experience
• Experience in the R&D tax world, managing a wide portfolio of clients
• Confidence in managing and growing the output of others
• Strong risk awareness in technical aspects with the ability to problem solve
• An eagerness to grow and innovate

It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

Knowing we’re right for you 

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton and within the innovation team thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.  Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Within the innovation team this means allowing people to specialise and focus on elements of the role they enjoy and perform strongest in as opposed to conforming to set job boundaries.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. 

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