Average Patent salary in Manchester

Initially joining on a 6 month contract, you will be supporting an established team, providing comprehensive support to busy patent attorneys. Due to the nature of the role, you must have a minimum of 3 years' working experience in a similar role. You must be efficient, personable and able to manage your own workload in order to be successful in the role.The role of Patent Secretary will be supporting fee earners for their Manchester office. The role is ideal for those who are looking for a broad and varied role that offers depth and the chance to really utilise your skill set. You will be working with interesting clients, assisting them with the filing of UK, EP & PCT patent applications.Our client is giving the chosen candidate the option to work either full or part time, which doesn’t come up often. Our client puts their employees first and truly cares about their progression within the firm. A part office/part home working arrangement is also on offer along with a mixture of benefits and a market leading salary. Get in touch now for a confidential discussion…Dawn Ellmore Employment aims to respond to all applicants, however due to the number of applications received this is regrettably not always possible. If you have not received a response within three working days, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Join a leading practice with offices across the UK as their next Innovation Tax Assistant Manager or Manager, and work across a broad range of clients, sectors, with a highly established and high-performing tax department. Some of the responsibilities you can expect to undertake in this role include the preparation of claims for R&D and Patent Tax Relief. You will also lead claims from end-to-end, with support from the wider team and Partners, and be given the unique opportunity to grow your career further by gaining experience in tax due-diligence, compliance, company/IP structuring and evaluation. You will ideally be ACCA, ACA, or CTA qualified or nearing qualification. Depending on operating level/experience, you can expect a market leading salary from £45,000 - £65,000, with other benefits discussed at interview.

R&D Manager - Top 10 Accountancy FirmManchester£55,000 - £65,000 + Private Medical + Hybrid Working + Exceptional BenefitsDo you want to work with some of the UK's most innovative businesses?Do you enjoy combining technical expertise with client-facing advisory work?Are you ready to join one of the UK's leading Incentives & Reliefs teams?Benefits: Private medical insurance & life assurance Hybrid working modelGenerous holiday allowance + option to purchase additional daysFully funded training towards professional qualificationsCycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loan & more Your new firm:Our client is a Top 10 UK accountancy and advisory firm, renowned for helping clients unlock opportunities and navigate complex challenges.With a full-service offering across tax, assurance, advisory, and digital, S&W partners with sophisticated businesses and private clients to shape solutions that drive real impact.Their vision? To be the go-to professional services firm for clients with complex needs - and their success is powered by their people. You'll be part of a high-performing, supportive team that values growth, collaboration, and innovation.Your new role:As an R&D Manager in the Incentives & Reliefs team, you'll work alongside senior managers and directors to deliver Research & Development tax relief, Patent Box, and creative industry reliefs claims for a diverse client base.You'll lead technical client meetings, review claim documentation, and oversee junior staff - all while helping shape one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking teams in the business.Key responsibilities include: Managing a portfolio of R&D clients and overseeing claim workflowsConducting technical client interviews and producing case study reportsPreparing and reviewing R&D and Patent Box claim calculationsEnsuring compliance with HMRC and institute guidanceProviding on-the-job training, mentorship, and performance feedback to junior team membersCollaborating closely with managers and directors to deliver best-in-class client outcomes To be successful in this role, you'll need: CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualification(or a technical background in engineering, software, or natural sciences)Proven experience in tax incentives and reliefsStrong communication and problem-solving skillsExperience managing or mentoring junior team membersExcellent IT skills, particularly Excel Interested?Contact or call to find out more about this opportunity. ________ As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.