R&D Tax Senior Manager

PwC; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an R&D Tax Senior Manager to lead technically robust R&D tax work for Private Business clients across the UK. The role involves building trusted client relationships, collaborating with capital allowances and Patent Box specialists, and contributing to growing the national practice.

The position is national in scope, based in any UK office, with some travel expected. You will develop colleagues and drive client delivery with commercial insight and technology.

Qualifications

• ACA, CA, ACCA, ATT or CTA qualification or international equivalent.
• Strong UK R&D incentives expertise, including preparing, reviewing and submitting claims.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining quality and risk.
• Clear writing and verbal communication to stakeholders across technical and commercial teams.
• Understanding Private Business clients, with business development potential.
• Inclusive leadership, coaching and delegating to develop others.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of R&D tax clients, leading projects from scope through preparation, review and submission.
• Provide practical advice on UK R&D incentives, identifying qualifying activities, evidence and expenditure.
• Lead client discussions and HMRC interactions, building trusted relationships.
• Coach and develop junior colleagues, and improve delivery using data and AI.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Team coaching

Education

ACCA/ACA/CA/CTA

Job description

About This Role

Join a national Innovation and Capital Incentives team as an R&D Tax Senior Manager supporting Private Business clients across the UK. Help entrepreneurs, family businesses and organisations, including those backed by private equity, access incentives supporting innovation, investment and growth. You will lead technically robust R&D tax work, build trusted client relationships, develop colleagues and contribute to growing the national practice. Working alongside specialists in capital allowances and Patent Box, you will combine technical judgement with commercial insight and technology. This national role can be based in any UK office, working with clients and colleagues nationwide, with some travel expected.

About This Role

Join a national Innovation and Capital Incentives team as an R&D Tax Senior Manager supporting Private Business clients across the UK. Help entrepreneurs, family businesses and organisations, including those backed by private equity, access incentives supporting innovation, investment and growth. You will lead technically robust R&D tax work, build trusted client relationships, develop colleagues and contribute to growing the national practice. Working alongside specialists in capital allowances and Patent Box, you will combine technical judgement with commercial insight and technology. This national role can be based in any UK office, working with clients and colleagues nationwide, with some travel expected.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Manage a portfolio of R&D tax clients, leading projects from scoping through preparation, review and submission of claims while overseeing delivery, budgets, quality and risk.
• Provide practical advice on UK R&D incentives, working with client teams to identify qualifying activities, evidence and expenditure, and leading client discussions and HMRC interactions.
• Build trusted Private Business relationships, identify opportunities, contribute to pitches and proposals, and develop adviser networks, supporting a sustainable pipeline through events and market insight.
• Coach and develop junior colleagues, delegate effectively, share knowledge across the national practice, and improve delivery using technology, data and AI within an inclusive team.

This role is for you If

• Have an ACA, CA, ACCA, ATT or CTA qualification, an international equivalent, or full technical training as a Tax Inspector.
• Demonstrate strong UK R&D incentives expertise, including preparing, reviewing and submitting claims; related tax knowledge is helpful.
• Manage competing projects and priorities while maintaining quality, risk management and client service standards.
• Communicate complex issues clearly in writing and conversation, building trusted relationships across technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Understand Private Business clients, including entrepreneurs, owners, CFOs, tax leaders and management teams, with business development experience or potential.
• Bring inclusive leadership, coaching, delegation, analytical skills and curiosity about technology, data and AI.

What You’ll Receive From Us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our Benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.