R&D Tax Manager/Assistant Manager

R&D Tax Manager / Assistant Manager | Top 20 Firm | Manchester

Are you an experienced R&D tax professional looking to take on a leadership role within a leading Top 20 Firm? Do you want to work with a diverse client portfolio spanning various business sectors while collaborating with national tax and advisory teams? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving national practice that offers structured career progression, technical variety, and a supportive, inclusive work culture. If you are a proactive advisor ready to drive technical excellence and shape complex R&D tax claims, this is the career move you have been waiting for.

About the Firm

This Top 20 Firm is a prominent adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax, and VAT services. With a rich heritage dating back to 1855, the firm combines deep-rooted industry expertise with a modern, progressive outlook. As a proud member of a leading international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, the practice offers local insight on a global scale. Driven by a top-led ED&I strategy, the firm fosters an equitable culture where professionals are given the autonomy to lead and the resources to excel.

As a R&D Tax Manager / Assistant Manager you will:

Manage and successfully deliver R&D tax projects, emphasizing technical excellence and practical, business-driven solutions.
Prepare comprehensive documentation in line with UK BEIS guidelines and CIRD manual to support R&D claims while adhering to the firm's quality standards.
Craft technical descriptions of client projects for inclusion in reports to be submitted to HMRC, and edit client-drafted descriptions for improvements.
Coordinate and participate in interviews with clients' technical and finance teams, advising on R&D tax relief and qualifying R&D activities and expenditures.
Contribute to claim methodology development and assist in the preparation of R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC.

As the successful candidate you will:

Bring recent practical experience managing an R&D tax portfolio, backed by strong managerial skills and up-to-date working knowledge of R&D tax issues.
Hold professional qualifications such as CTA, ATT, ACA, or ACCA.
Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, problem-solving abilities, and a clear understanding of client requirements.
Possess the confidence and professionalism to establish credibility and collaborate effectively at all levels across multidisciplinary teams.

What You’ll Receive

35-hour working week with core hours between 10am and 4pm.
Hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week.
25 days annual leave.
Contributory pension scheme.
Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme and the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan (paid in December).
Life Assurance cover, flexible benefits, and family-friendly policies.

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