Research & Development Tax Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic R&D Tax Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end process of preparing R&D tax relief claims. This role is integral to delivering outstanding technical and financial insight to a wide range of clients, while ensuring compliance with evolving tax legislation. The ideal candidate will bring a well-rounded understanding of science, engineering, and financial disciplines, and will play a key role in mentoring team members, building client relationships, and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess eligible R&D activities within client businesses in line with current HMRC guidelines.
• Analyse technical and financial data to calculate qualifying R&D expenditure.
• Prepare detailed R&D tax relief claims, including supporting documentation and comprehensive technical reports.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand their projects, operations, and innovation strategy.
• Conduct interviews with technical and finance teams to gather project evidence and assess claim eligibility.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on optimising R&D claims while ensuring full compliance with tax regulations.
• Explore additional tax incentives, including Patent Box and Land Remediation Relief.
• Guide clients on documentation standards and robust claim procedures.
• Respond to HMRC enquiries, disputes, and audits confidently and professionally.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on client claims.

What you need:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA, AAT or CTA.
• Proven, hands on technical experience, in adition to having financial experience.
• Proven experience managing R&D tax claims in a UK professional services, accountancy, or specialist R&D consultancy environment.
• Strong technical understanding of R&D tax legislation and eligibility criteria.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand complex technical information and translate it into accessible, persuasive narratives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client management experience.
• Commercial awareness and ability to provide strategic, value-adding advice to clients.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.