# R&D Tax Manager at Sumer

> Hybrid · United Kingdom · Manager · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Asumer%3A568103 (read 2026-11-10).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Sumer](https://alderhq.app/companies/sumer)
- Location text: Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland")
- Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://careers.sumer.co.uk/en/postings/8a14c954-10cd-4bf6-9632-04beb3fce836

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Ireland, n 25): p25 €65k, median €86k, p75 €106k
- Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "Sumer Group Holdings Limited" (checked 2026-11-09, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers))

## Description (the employer's text)

Join Sumer Ni’s growing Innovation Tax team and play a key role in helping innovative businesses access valuable R&D Tax incentives.

We are looking for an experienced and detail oriented R&D Tax Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring the smooth processing of claims from inception to submission.

In this role, you will lead a team, manage workflows, and ensure compliance with R&D criteria while maintaining high-quality reporting standards. You will also play a key role in client engagement, delivering educational seminars, improving record-keeping processes, and handling HMRC enquiries.

### Responsibilities

- Manage portfolio of clients from inception to review
- Ensuring smooth processing of jobs from information collection through to submission
- Organise workflow to ensure prompt completion of jobs
- Manage team throughout the R&D process and ensure deadlines are met
- Organise educational seminars with clients and present either in person or via Teams
- Work with clients to improve their record keeping and approach
- Interview clients with junior staff and ensure all R&D criterion are being met
- Deal with any HMRC enquiries that may arise
- Ensure Reports are complete and of a high standard before final review by Senior Tax Manager/Director
- Assist in the training of junior staff
- Business Development
### Skills

- Demonstratable experience of R&D tax relief
- Excellent report writing skills
- Comfortable in client facing role
- Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law
- Experience of working as part of a team and managing staff
- Able to manage both staff and jobs to ensure all relevant deadlines are met
### Benefits

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

- We Shine Together
- We Do the Right Thing
- We Make It Count
We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

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