R&D Tax Manager - Lead Complex Innovation Claims

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED in Southampton is seeking a skilled R&D Tax Manager to lead complex R&D claims and advise clients across engineering, life sciences, software, and manufacturing sectors.

You will interview client teams, draft rigorous technical reports, and apply SME/REDC regimes while supporting business development to grow the practice. A strong UK tax background and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preparing and submitting successful R&D tax relief claims (patent box experience is a plus).
• Strong technical expertise in UK R&D tax legislation, with an ability to interpret and apply complex guidance with clarity.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate technical detail into accessible, client-ready reports.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects with varying complexity, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of R&D tax claim methodologies, ensuring technical robustness and HMRC compliance.
• Conduct detailed interviews with clients' technical and finance teams to identify qualifying R&D activity and costs.
• Draft high-quality, technically accurate project reports that articulate the R&D undertaken and support the relief claim.
• Apply knowledge of SME and RDEC regimes, including group size assessments and interactions with other incentives.
• Support senior leadership in identifying and leading business development initiatives and pitches to clients.

Skills

R&D tax expertise

UK tax legislation

Client reports

Project management

Job description

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED in Southampton is seeking a skilled R&D Tax Manager to lead complex R&D claims and advise clients across engineering, life sciences, software, and manufacturing sectors.

You will interview client teams, draft rigorous technical reports, and apply SME/REDC regimes while supporting business development to grow the practice. A strong UK tax background and excellent communication are essential.