R&D Senior Manager

Saffery; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Saffery LLP is seeking an experienced R&D Senior Manager to enhance our in-house R&D tax team in London. You will lead R&D claims, ensure compliance with legislation, and drive projects while managing client relationships. This role requires strong R&D tax technical skills, managerial experience, and a proactive approach. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, including a profit-sharing plan.

Benefits

Pension

25 days leave

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Family policies

Participation in Profit-Sharing Plan

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong R&D technical skills
• Proactivity, resilience, and recent practical R&D tax management experience
• Managerial skills and current knowledge of R&D tax issues
• Experience in organizing R&D tax work delivery and problem-solving
• Professionalism and credibility at all levels
• Commercial acumen and understanding of client needs

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior colleagues within R&D, corporate tax, audit, and accounts teams.
• Support client meetings and presentations, explaining our services.
• Identify opportunities and participate in new business pitches.
• Manage and deliver R&D tax projects with technical excellence and practical solutions.
• Prepare documentation aligned with UK BEIS guidelines and CIRD manual, maintaining quality standards.
• Create and edit technical descriptions for HMRC submissions.
• Coordinate interviews with clients' technical and finance teams, advising on R&D tax relief.
• Contribute to claim methodology development and prepare R&D tax relief claims.
• Support engagements, including cost monitoring, billing, risk management, and client relationships.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding R&D claims inquiries.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high service levels.
• Build internal and external relationships to identify growth opportunities.
• Keep teams and Partners informed about project issues.
• Collaborate across disciplines to strengthen internal networks.

Skills

R&D technical skills

Proactivity

Managerial skills

Commercial acumen

Education

CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualifications or strong knowledge of CT components

Job description

The role

We are seeking an experienced R&D Senior Manager to join our in-house R&D tax team. Our firm serves a diverse client portfolio across various sectors, offering opportunities to work on a wide range of R&D tax projects.

As a team member, you will work with senior staff to lead R&D claims, ensuring compliance with legislation and providing expertise to clients.

The team

Our R&D division is a close-knit part of our national Corporate Tax team, spanning 9 locations with 7 partners and over 100 professionals. We handle a large portfolio of clients, including manufacturing, technology, retail, recruitment, financial services, hospitality, property, and charities, ranging from small businesses to large listed groups.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior colleagues within R&D, corporate tax, audit, and accounts teams.
• Support client meetings and presentations, explaining our services.
• Identify opportunities and participate in new business pitches.
• Manage and deliver R&D tax projects with technical excellence and practical solutions.
• Prepare documentation aligned with UK BEIS guidelines and CIRD manual, maintaining quality standards.
• Create and edit technical descriptions for HMRC submissions.
• Coordinate interviews with clients' technical and finance teams, advising on R&D tax relief.
• Contribute to claim methodology development and prepare R&D tax relief claims.
• Support engagements, including cost monitoring, billing, risk management, and client relationships.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding R&D claims inquiries.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high service levels.
• Build internal and external relationships to identify growth opportunities.
• Keep teams and Partners informed about project issues.
• Collaborate across disciplines to strengthen internal networks.

You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong R&D technical skills
• Proactivity, resilience, and recent practical R&D tax management experience
• Managerial skills and current knowledge of R&D tax issues
• Experience in organizing R&D tax work delivery and problem-solving
• Professionalism and credibility at all levels
• Commercial acumen and understanding of client needs
• CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualifications or strong knowledge of CT components (preferable)

Reward and benefits

• 35-hour work week with hybrid working (up to 3 days remote, core hours 10-4)
• Benefits including pension, 25 days leave, Life Assurance, flexible benefits, and family policies
• Participation in Profit-Sharing Plan and discretionary bonus scheme

About us

Saffery LLP provides accountancy, audit, advisory, tax, and VAT services to individuals and businesses. Established in 1855, we are the UK's 15th largest firm. We value our people and client relationships and are part of the international Nexia network.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We prioritize ED&I through initiatives aimed at fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, believing that diversity enhances our strength. Our core values include excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, where potential meets personal growth.