R&D Tax Manager

Pro-Tax; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Manchester is seeking an R&D Tax Manager to bridge technology and tax. In this role, you'll oversee junior consultants, engage with clients, and ensure high-quality R&D tax submissions. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills in various programming languages and a passion for innovation. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 with benefits, including a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Private medical insurance & 24/7 virtual GP

Six volunteering days per year

Empowered flexibility with a focus on career development

Qualifications

• Experience writing/reviewing code in relevant programming languages.
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and modern architectural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead junior software consultants, mentoring and fostering collaboration.
• Engage with clients, leading discussions, and building relationships.
• Translate complex software into clear R&D claims and reports.
• Align technical insights with tax teams, identifying process improvements.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

C#

C++

Go

Agile

DevOps

Communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Git

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Testing frameworks

Job description

R&D Tax Manager - Top Global Firm

Manchester
£55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits + Bonus

Do you want to work at the cutting edge of technology and innovation?
Confident leading discussions with engineers in fields like AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing?
Excited by the chance to bridge technology and tax with a global powerhouse?

Benefits:

• £55,000 - £65,000 + bonus
• Private medical insurance & 24/7 virtual GP
• Hybrid working model - office, home & client site
• Six volunteering days per year
• Empowered flexibility with a focus on career development

Your new firm:

Our client is one of the world's most respected professional services firms, with a leading Innovation & Capital Incentives team working across the UK, US, and globally.
Following significant growth in demand for R&D tax incentives, they are seeking a Manager to join their high-profile practice. You'll be part of a collaborative, fast-growing department, working alongside tax, finance, and technology specialists to deliver real impact for clients at the forefront of innovation.

Your new role:

As a Manager, you'll lead junior software consultants and support clients across industries developing cutting-edge technologies. You'll act as the bridge between technical engineering teams and tax specialists, ensuring high-quality R&D tax submissions in line with HMRC and IRS requirements.

What your days will look like:

• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor junior consultants, foster collaboration, and coach them to take ownership of projects.
• Client Engagement: Lead technical discussions with engineers, build trusted stakeholder relationships, and support business development.
• Technical Communication: Translate complex software and technology into clear, accurate R&D claims and reports.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Align technical insights with tax/finance teams, identify process improvements, and oversee efficient client submissions.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Experience writing/reviewing code in Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, C++, or Go.
• Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and modern architecture patterns (microservices, REST APIs).
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience using tools like Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks.
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.