Practice - R&D Tax Relief Manager (Manchester, Greater Manchester)

Supreme Search Specialists; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists is looking for an experienced R&D Tax Relief Manager to lead complex R&D claims within a growing Top 40 advisory group. You will own a varied client portfolio and work closely with accountants, tax advisors and clients across multiple sectors.

The role offers hybrid working, progression opportunities, and generous benefits. You will deliver technically strong R&D reports and costings from start to finish while staying up to date with HMRC guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience managing R&D Tax Relief claims.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK R&D Tax Relief legislation.
• Experience in an accountancy practice or specialist R&D consultancy.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service.

Responsibilities

• Managing R&D Tax Relief claims from initiation through to completion.
• Overseeing a diverse portfolio of R&D clients across multiple sectors.
• Preparing detailed and technically robust R&D Tax Reports.
• Producing accurate and comprehensive R&D claim costings.
• Advising clients on qualifying R&D activities and expenditure.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Collaborating with accountants and tax advisors across the firm.
• Staying up to date with changes to R&D Tax legislation and HMRC guidance.
• Supporting the growth and development of the R&D Tax department.
• Delivering a high level of client service and technical expertise.

Skills

R&D Tax Relief

Client relationships

Project management

Job description

R&D Tax Relief Manager Jobs | £50,000 – £70,000 + Hybrid Working & Excellent Benefits

R&D Tax Relief Manager – Accountancy & Advisory Firm

A leading Top 40 accountancy and business advisory group is looking to recruit an experienced R&D Tax Relief Manager to join its growing specialist tax team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced R&D Tax professional looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio within a modern and people-focused firm. The role offers strong progression opportunities, exposure to complex claims work, and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth of a thriving R&D Tax department.

The successful candidate will work closely with accountants, tax advisors, and clients across a broad range of industries, delivering robust and technically strong R&D claims from start to finish.

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 – £70,000 per annum (depending on experience)

• Flexible hybrid working

• Generous holiday allowance

• Additional birthday leave and volunteer day

• Salary sacrifice car scheme

• Tailored learning and development support

• Company pension scheme

• Health MOTs and wellbeing support

• Mental health support services

• Social, wellbeing, and community events calendar

• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing advisory group

The Opportunity

This R&D Tax Relief Manager role offers the chance to join a rapidly growing advisory-led firm with offices across the Midlands, North West, and Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will take ownership of complex R&D tax claims while supporting the continued development of the R&D department. This is a client-facing role requiring strong technical expertise, relationship management skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality advisory services.

The position would suit an ambitious R&D Tax professional who enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment with genuine scope for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing R&D Tax Relief claims from initiation through to completion

• Overseeing a diverse portfolio of R&D clients across multiple sectors

• Preparing detailed and technically robust R&D Tax Reports

• Producing accurate and comprehensive R&D claim costings

• Advising clients on qualifying R&D activities and expenditure

• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships

• Working collaboratively with accountants and tax advisors across the wider firm

• Staying up to date with changes to R&D Tax legislation and HMRC guidance

• Supporting the growth and development of the R&D Tax department

• Delivering a high level of client service and technical expertise

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience managing R&D Tax Relief claims

• Strong technical knowledge of UK R&D Tax Relief legislation

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice or specialist R&D consultancy

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service

• Confident managing multiple projects and deadlines

• Comfortable working within a fast-paced advisory environment

• Strong IT and systems skills

Why Apply?

• Join a growing Top 40 advisory-led accountancy group

• Opportunity to work on complex and high-value R&D claims

• Strong focus on employee wellbeing and development

• Collaborative and people-focused culture

• Genuine progression opportunities within a rapidly expanding business

• Hybrid and flexible working environment