R&D Manager

Cooper Parry; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is looking for an IT Innovation Manager to manage R&D claims and build client relationships. This role offers flexibility in work location, a generous holiday entitlement, and a strong focus on wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have experience with R&D incentives for Software/IT clients and a collaborative mindset. Join a supportive team that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced parental leave policy

Enhanced pension scheme

No dress code

Multi-award-winning wellbeing offering

Volunteering opportunities

Social/sports clubs

Qualifications

• Experience managing R&D Incentives claims for Software /IT clients.
• IT/Software background advantageous.
• Open mind with drive to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of claims across Software/IT clients.
• Collaborate with senior managers on claims.
• Build relationships with clients and deliver outstanding service.
• Lead technical and financial aspects of R&D claims.
• Support senior members on practice development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical outlook

Building solid relationships

Process driven mindset

Tools

R&D tax incentives

Patent Box relief

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our CP Innovation team as an IT 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 IT & Software 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 IT Innovation Manager…

• Be one of our 'Delivery Leads' on claims across Software /IT clients, 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.

As an IT 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 for Software /IT clients from both a technical and financial perspective
• IT/Software background would be advantageous
• An open mind to try something new with the drive and ambition to learn and grow

We are proud of our achievements, including being named Best Companies' No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK, and becoming B Corp Certified in 2023. We also achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025.

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:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A 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.