R&D Manager

Cooper Parry; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Innovation Manager to join their CP Innovation team. The role offers flexibility to work from home or in Hub offices. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of R&D claims, building relationships with clients, and leading technical and financial aspects of claims. Ideal candidates should have a solid track record and an analytical mindset, with opportunities for personal development and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible work approach

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced parental leave policy

Enhanced pension scheme

No dress code

Multi-award-winning wellbeing program

Volunteering opportunities

Social/sports clubs

Qualifications

• Experience managing R&D Incentives claims from both a technical and financial perspective is ideal.
• A technical background would be advantageous.
• Open-mindedness and ambition to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Manage and own a portfolio of claims across different sectors.
• Collaborate with senior managers on claims.
• Build strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Relationship management

Technical background

Process driven mindset

Adaptability

Job description

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About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our CP Innovation team as an Innovation Manager. With true flexibility, you can choose to work from one of our Hub offices in Castle Donington, Birmingham, or London or if you live a bit further away, from home.

Our CP Innovation team is now 40 strong; we take care of each other, making sure we build something special that will endure. We are a high‑performance unit comprised of people from a wide range of backgrounds including engineering, biotech, chemistry, IT and even an astrophysicist!

We support our clients through R&D tax incentives and Patent Box relief as well as through working with an ecosystem of advisors such as grants providers and patent attorneys.

A day in the life of an Innovation Manager

• Be one of our "Delivery Leads" on claims across a range of sectors (excluding Software /IT), looking after and owning a portfolio of claims.
• Work collaboratively with our senior managers who will support you on claims.
• Build fantastic relationships with clients delivering outstanding service.
• Lead the technical and financial aspects of R&D claims.
• Seek opportunities to support senior members of the team on practice development initiatives, be that training, wellbeing, marketing etc. We think it's key for everyone to understand how the Innovation business runs, top‑to‑bottom and inside‑out. You might be running it one day, so you need to know!

We pride ourselves on having a structured approach where expectations are clear. We couple this with creating a culture of safety where people feel empowered to put their hand up if they need help.

About you

As an Innovation Manager, you will need to have an analytical outlook with a process driven mindset. You will need to have a good track record in building solid relationships with clients and colleagues. Key experience includes...

• Ideally, you will be experienced managing R&D Incentives claims from both a technical and financial perspective
• Technical background would be advantageous
• An open mind to try something new with the drive and ambition to learn and grow

About us

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. We're straight‑talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client‑focused service - free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies' No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.

That's why we offer things like:

• flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• generous holiday entitlement
• an enhanced parental leave policy
• an enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code - just "wear something!"
• a multi‑award‑winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.