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R&D Tax Manager

Job in Belfast City District, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-07
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Compliance, Tax Manager, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager
  • Accounting
    Financial Compliance, Tax Manager, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 55000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 55000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location: Belfast City District

MCS Group is delighted to be working with a successful Accountancy Firm in Belfast to source an R&D Tax Manager to join their expanding team.

The Company:

One of the largest Accountancy firms in Belfast, recently acquired by a large group. The company re-brand has helped with image in the market and now part of a bigger group providing better opportunities/work/clients - getting more work from wider group from UK clients with NI/ROI entities. Now is the perfect time to join this growing firm.

The Benefits:

As a successful R&D Tax Manager, you will receive the following:

  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • 33 days holiday (can purchase 5 days extra)
  • Life Assurance 4 x Salary
  • Pension
  • Income Protection
  • Medical
  • Employee Assistance Programme
The Role:

As a successful R&D Tax Manager, you will have the following duties:

  • Manage a portfolio of R&D tax clients from onboarding through to claim submission and review.
  • Lead and coordinate the end-to-end R&D process, ensuring high-quality delivery and timely completion of all projects.
  • Build strong client relationships through workshops, interviews, and advisory support, improving record-keeping and claim readiness.
  • Mentor junior staff, handle HMRC enquiries, and drive business development opportunities.
The Person :

The successful R&D Tax Manager will meet the following criteria:

  • Proven experience in R&D tax relief and claim preparation.
  • Strong report-writing skills with a solid understanding of current legislation and case law.
  • Confident client-facing professional with excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • Experienced in leading teams, managing workloads, and delivering projects to deadline.
  • Open to candidates strong in corporate tax with some experience in R&D Tax.
R&D Tax Manager - Belfast (Hybrid)

MCS Group is delighted to be working with a successful Accountancy Firm in Belfast to source an R&D Tax Manager to join their expanding team.

The Company:

One of the largest Accountancy firms in Belfast, recently acquired by a large group. The company re-brand has helped with image in the market and now part of a bigger group providing better opportunities/work/clients - getting more work from wider group from UK clients with NI/ROI entities. Now is the perfect time to join this growing firm.

The Benefits:

As a successful R&D Tax Manager, you will receive the following:

  • £45,000-£55,000
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working hours
  • 33 days holiday (can purchase 5 days extra)
  • Life Assurance 4 x Salary
  • Pension
  • Income Protection
  • Medical
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health & Well-being
The Role:

As a successful R&D Tax Manager, you will have the following duties:

  • Manage a portfolio of R&D tax clients from onboarding through to claim submission and review.
  • Lead and coordinate the end-to-end R&D process, ensuring high-quality delivery and timely completion of all projects.
  • Build strong client relationships through workshops, interviews, and advisory support, improving record-keeping and claim readiness.
  • Mentor junior staff, handle HMRC enquiries, and drive business development opportunities.
The Person :

The successful R&D Tax Manager will meet the following criteria:

  • Proven experience in R&D tax relief and claim preparation.
  • Strong report-writing skills with a solid understanding of current legislation and case law.
  • Confident client-facing professional with excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • Experienced in leading teams, managing workloads, and delivering projects to deadline.
  • Open to candidates strong in corporate tax with some experience in R&D Tax.
Desired Skills and Experience

R&D Tax Manager, R&D Tax, Tax, Practice, Accountancy, Tax Manager

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