R&D Tax Manager

R&D Tax Manager, Top 20 Accountancy Firm

Leeds £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working

Our client is a Top 20 Accountancy firm with a strong national reputation and ambitious growth plans. Following significant investment in their specialist tax service lines and the opening of a flagship Leeds office, they are now looking to expand their R&D Tax team across the region. Led by experienced senior leadership with a clear national growth strategy, this is an opportunity to join a collaborative, fast‑growing team with genuine opportunities for progression.

As an R&D Tax Manager, you'll be working alongside specialist Partners and technical teams, delivering R&D tax relief claims and advisory services to a diverse client base including owner‑managed businesses, large corporates and innovative SMEs. You will be responsible for managing the end‑to‑end R&D claim process, with the opportunity to advise clients on qualifying activities, optimising claims and navigating HMRC enquiries.

• Managing a portfolio of R&D clients across a range of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing R&D tax relief claims and technical reports
• Liaising directly with clients to identify qualifying expenditure and activities
• Supporting clients through HMRC enquiries and providing technical guidance

• ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience in preparing or reviewing R&D tax claims
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK R&D tax legislation and HMRC processes

• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• Profit‑sharing scheme
• Bonus and paid overtime (depending on level)
• Enhanced pension
• Flexible working with core hours (10am-4pm)

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.