R&D Tax Manager

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a talented R&D Tax Manager to join our expanding Corporate Tax team. This role will give you the opportunity to work with and advise a range of clients in relation to the delivery of our R&D Tax Relief proposition.

We are looking to recruit a talented R&D Tax Manager to join our expanding Corporate Tax team. This role will give you the opportunity to work with and advise a range of clients in relation to the delivery of our R&D Tax Relief proposition.

This position can offer a clear progression path and will enable you to develop your knowledge and experience further through the completion of interesting assignments as part of a full‑service accounting, tax and advisory firm. You will need to be passionate about delivering an excellent service to clients and will enjoy working as part of a team, which you will help to run and shape.

• Working with clients to identify opportunities for R&D tax relief/credits based on their innovative technology activities.
• Collaborating with our tax specialists to gather activity details and qualifying expenditure for robust R&D claim reports for HMRC submissions.
• Serving as an ambassador and key contact for R&D Tax Advisory services, supporting and coaching colleagues to identify R&D tax opportunities for their clients.
• Promoting and role‑modeling Bishop Fleming's services, integrating R&D advice with the firm's broader offerings.
• Leading the training and development of the wider tax team to support R&D Tax service delivery and advance their career growth at Bishop Fleming.
• Participating in delivering other tax advisory and compliance services, offering a chance to broaden tax expertise.
• Enjoying a tailored role with opportunities to shape responsibilities based on your experience and career motivations.
• Being part of a forward‑thinking accountancy practice with excellent prospects for career development and impactful work.

• A proven track record of delivering a wide range of R&D Tax Relief claims of varying complexity, with experience gained working in a full‑service accountancy firm or larger regulated specialist R&D practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you hold strong relationships with senior stakeholders and you can influence at all levels.
• People‑management experience, able to effectively coach and develop teams.
• Strong proficiency to project‑manage and organise numerous assignments to keep your work on track.
• ACA or CTA qualified.
• A desire to help shape the success and development of the Bishop Fleming R&D Tax Services proposition, both internally and externally by building a presence in the local market.
• Other previous accounting, tax compliance or tax advisory experience, beneficial.

Bishop Fleming is an award‑winning and certified Great Place to Work® provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, the firm saw growth of almost 15% over the last 12 months. Currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid‑Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi‑academy trusts in the academy sector.

From owner‑managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals, Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors.

Bishop Fleming is also a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

With 9 offices, over 47 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability and capacity to meet our clients’ needs. From owner‑managed businesses to large businesses; to schools, not‑for‑profit and public sector organisations; and private clients we have the full‑service expertise to advise our clients.

If that’s not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Extra time off at Christmas – in addition to your annual leave entitlement, we close between Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working
• A contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service…