R&D Tax Senior Manager — National Practice Lead

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

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.