R&D Tax Senior Manager

ICAEW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working (office/home/client)

Volunteer days

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking an R&D Tax Senior Manager to lead technically robust R&D tax work for Private Business clients across the UK. You will manage projects from scoping through submission, build trusted client relationships, and coach colleagues while growing the national practice alongside specialists in capital allowances and Patent Box.

The role requires strong UK R&D incentives expertise, seniority in tax advisory, and a track record of delivering high-quality claims with commercial insight.

Qualifications

• Strong UK R&D incentives expertise with ability to prepare, review and submit claims.
• Experience managing a portfolio of Private Business clients and leading teams.
• Ability to develop colleagues and grow the national practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of R&D tax clients from scoping to submission of claims.
• Provide practical advice on UK R&D incentives and HMRC interactions.
• Build Private Business relationships and contribute to pitches and pipeline.
• Coach junior colleagues and drive delivery using technology and data.

Skills

R&D incentives

Tax advisory

Client relationship management

Mentoring/coaching

Education

ACA

CA

ACCA

ATT/CTA or international equivalent

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.

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.