Senior Manager - R&D Tax Big4

Pro-Tax; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax consultancy firm in London seeks a Senior Manager in R&D Tax to manage client portfolios and oversee tax claims. This role requires significant experience in UK R&D tax incentives and strong leadership capabilities. You'll mentor junior staff and act as a trusted advisor to clients while liaising with HMRC. The firm offers a competitive salary with bonuses and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting or tax.
• Strong experience in UK R&D tax incentives is essential.
• Ability to manage diverse projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of R&D tax clients and oversee claims.
• Prepare and review UK R&D tax claims for HMRC.
• Act as a trusted adviser and liaise directly with HMRC.
• Lead, coach, and develop junior team members.
• Identify new opportunities for practice growth.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience in UK R&D tax incentives

Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Confident leader experience in developing junior staff

Education

Professionally qualified (ACA, CA, ACCA, ATT, CTA)

Tools

Knowledge of Patent Box

Job description

Senior Manager - R&D Tax Big4

London / Hybrid working

£100,000 plus car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits

We are seeking an experienced R&D Tax Senior Manager to join our clients growing R&D Tax practice team. This is a senior, client‑facing role for a UK R&D tax specialist who enjoys working with innovative businesses and contributing to the growth of a high‑performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of R&D tax clients and oversee end‑to‑end claim delivery.
• Prepare and review UK R&D tax claims for HMRC submission.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients and liaise directly with HMRC.
• Lead, coach, and develop junior team members.
• Identify new opportunities and support proposals and practice growth.

About You

• Professionally qualified (ACA, CA, ACCA, ATT, CTA or international equivalent), or former Tax Inspector with full technical training.
• Strong hands‑on experience in UK R&D tax incentives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• Confident leader with experience developing junior staff.
• Knowledge of Patent Box and/or corporate tax is advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role within a market‑leading practice, working with innovative clients and helping shape the future direction of the team. Apply today and contact John Corfield at [e-mail]

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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.