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....... JBRP1_UKTJ