R&D Assistant Manager

Are you looking to develop your career within a nurturing environment where you can flourish? Do you want to join an award-winning firm that strives for excellence and success for our clients, our people and our business?

Blick Rothenberg are a leading tax, accountancy and business advisory firm founded on personal integrity and technical expertise. Our teams work seamlessly to provide advice throughout the life cycle of our clients. Our partner-led approach ensures that our clients receive an excellent service from a team of high-quality people who combine technical expertise with personal integrity. Our ethos is reflected in the way that we work with our clients, taking the time to understand their business and invest in the relationship to ensure that we can provide the best advice possible.

In order to help preserve this winning formula, to bring it to life with our new joiners and to explain it to our clients, we have articulated our approach through the values of Collaboration, Authenticity, Respect and being Dynamic.

Blick Rothenberg is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce across all levels by building a culture that’s genuinely inclusive, a culture where everyone can fulfil their potential and can be themselves. We seek to attract smart talented people from the widest talent pool as well as those that reflect the diversity of the communities we live and work in.

BR supports flexible working (BRighter working) which aims to allow you to balance your life with the needs of colleagues and the high expectations of our clients.

What we offer:

• A nurturing and collaborative working culture that is caring and protecting of our people, within an environment where they can learn and flourish.
• A competitive remuneration package, a range of flexible benefits and flexible hours of work.
• Clearly defined career pathways which empower you to manage your own development.
• Colleague-led collaborative working groups which help shape our strategy.

The role:

As an Assistant Manager in our team you will be expected to get involved in a wide variety of projects. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your own development, actively seeking new projects and making sure you are familiar with the latest HMRC guidance and legislation. Within our team the legislation and guidance are only part of the picture as you will develop and progress much quicker through your exposure to practical application. We actively encourage you to be inquisitive, ask questions and get involved in meetings from the outset to make sure you are seeing the practical application in action.

Taking a lead role in managing the client relationship which can include managing deadlines, running parts of meetings, handling day to day queries and establishing your role as a trusted contact. Working directly to Managers & Senior Managers in the team to support them in managing client relationships and project delivery. Preparation of formal reports to support the numerical claims for filing with HMRC.

A note from the Hiring Manager:

“You will be joining a forward-thinking, progressive office with a supportive and friendly atmosphere. The role provides an exciting opportunity for a talented junior team member to become involved in a diverse and interesting client portfolio. Excellent on-the-job training will be provided, together with the opportunity to advance your career within a dynamic business. The R&D team is looking to expand rapidly over the next 12 months, and you will have a part to play in shaping how the team looks and operates.”

Blick Rothenberg are a part of Azets, an award-winning firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across the UK, Nordics and the USA. Azets are a family of over 6,500 employees and have seen dramatic growth in recent years which has made us the 9th largest accountancy firm in the UK. This allows Blick Rothenberg to continue to deliver the high quality, partner-led service, but with greater resource that being part of a larger business provides.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working – where teams are working together in multiple locations i.e. a BR office, a client site, their home or somewhere else.
• Synchronous/Asynchronous working – using the office or technology to work together at the same time / using technology and different ways of working to work at different times to colleagues.
• Smarter working – finding simpler, more efficient ways of delivering services to clients and working together as a BR team.
• Flexible working – a temporary or permanent change to someone’s terms and conditions which fixes a working pattern different to the standard contract.
• Pension – Looking after your future self when it’s time to step back and relax.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays – Time to focus on what’s important to you.
• Private Medical Insurance – Taking care of your health.
• Permanent Health Insurance – Financial protection in the event of illness or injury.
• Life Assurance – 4 x times salary.
• Employee Referral Bonus – We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our family.
• Employee Benefits Portal – Cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases.
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities – Continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations.
• Opportunity to attend social events – Time to stop, pause and have fun.
• Career Coaching – Better never stops.