R&D Tax Manager

We are partnering with a highly respected and growing North West accountancy and business advisory group to recruit an experienced R&D Tax Manager to join their specialist Tax team, paying £50,000 - £60,000 DOE This is an excellent opportunity for an established R&D Tax professional looking to take ownership of a varied client With multiple offices across the North West, including Liverpool and Manchester, the firm offers flexibility around office location, hybrid working and genuine opportunities for career progression.

R&D Tax Manager Responsibilities:
Managing a portfolio of R&D tax clients, overseeing claims from initial engagement through to completion and submission. Leading client meetings to understand business activities, technical projects and qualifying R&D expenditure. Reviewing and preparing detailed technical reports, financial calculations and supporting documentation to substantiate R&D claims. Ensuring all claims are technically robust, commercially appropriate and compliant with current HMRC legislation and guidance.

Reviewing work prepared by junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and supporting their ongoing development. Managing HMRC enquiries and compliance checks, preparing responses and supporting clients throughout the process. Working closely with the wider Tax, Accounts and Advisory teams to identify potential R&D opportunities within existing client portfolios. Keeping up to date with changes in R&D tax legislation, including the latest compliance requirements and HMRC guidance.

Managing workloads, deadlines and client expectations to ensure assignments are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. R&D Tax Manager Attributes:
Significant experience within R&D tax relief, ideally gained within an accountancy practice or specialist R&D tax consultancy. Proven experience managing R&D tax claims from initial client engagement through to submission. Strong technical knowledge of UK R&D tax legislation, including current HMRC compliance requirements and claim methodologies. Experience reviewing technical narratives, financial calculations and supporting documentation. Confidence managing client relationships, leading meetings and advising businesses on R&D tax matters.

Experience dealing with HMRC enquiries or compliance checks. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical information and produce clear, accurate reports. A proactive, commercially minded approach with an interest in contributing to the development of a growing specialist tax team. ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA qualifications would be advantageous, although candidates with substantial practical R&D experience will also be considered.

R&D Tax Manager Benefits:
Hybrid working and flexibility across North West office locations. Generous annual leave allowance, including an additional day off for your birthday. Volunteering day to support a cause that matters to you. Tailored training and professional development opportunities. Company pension scheme. Salary sacrifice car scheme. Health MOTs and mental health support. Employee wellbeing initiatives and regular social events. Genuine opportunities for progression into more senior management and leadership positions.

The opportunity to work closely with experienced Tax Partners and play an important role in developing a growing specialist service offering. APPLY NOW to join this expanding team