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R&D Manager
About the role...
Head of our R&D Manager Position
With the flexibility to choose how you work, you can join our R&D team as an R&D Manager. You can choose to work at:
- Hub offices in:
- Castle Donington,
- Birmingham, or London.
- Alternatively, if you live further away, you can work from home.
Our R&D team embodies cohesion and a high-performing consultancy with 35 members. We emphasize:
- Supportiveness with colleagues sharing a commitment to lasting achievements.
- Expertise across various fields such as engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, IT, and even unusual areas like astrophysics.
The team supports IT & Software clients in multiple ways:
- Managing R&D tax incentives, Prize Box relief.
- Collaborating with advisors, including grants providers and patent attorneys.
A Day in the Life of an IT R&D Manager
The responsibilities of an IT R&D Manager include:
- Acting as a “Delivery Lead” for IT and Software claims.
- Managing and owning a portfolio of claims.
- Collaborating with senior managers and honing claims.
- Building strong client relationships to deliver outstanding services.
- Leading technical and financial aspects of R&D claims.
- Creating opportunities to empower senior team members with skills like:
- Training
- Wellbeing
- Marketing We encourage understanding the entirety of the R&D business, which builds a foundation for potential future leadership roles.
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About You...
Exciting opportunities await an individual with an analytical outlook and a process-driven mindset. The role requires adept communication and relationship management, both with clients and among colleagues.
Key Skills and Experiences:
- Ideally should have experience managing R&D Incentives claims for Software/IT clients.
- Technical and financial experience desired.
- Advantageous if background is in IT/Software.
- Needs an open mind, willingness to innovate, drive, and a growth mindset.
About Us...
Renowned as "the rebels of accountancy," we are straightforward, unafraid to express candid opinions, and prioritize people and relationships over mere products and services. Our approach to business is streamlined, client-focused, and committed to eliminating unnecessary red tape.
Mission and Accomplishments:
Recent Achievements Include:
- Ranked No. 1 Accountancy Firm and No. 30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK by Best Companies.
- B Corp Certified in 2023, remaining the UK’s largest Accountancy B Corp. We focus on transparency and improvement, going beyond business-specific goals.
- Secured 5 awards at the 2025 Inspiring Workplace Awards, winning in:
- Large Business category.
- Best in class for People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion, and Employee Experience.
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What's in it for You?
Our dedication to excellent working conditions and relationships empowers high productivity.
Perks Include:
- Flexible work arrangements (working from home, office, or with clients).
- Generous paid holidays.
- Enhanced parental leave policy.
- Improved pension scheme.
- No formal dress code — "Please dress comfortably."
- Multi-award-winning wellbeing programs supporting:
- Physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health.
- Volunteering opportunities aimed at community and charitable focus.
- Cooper Parry social/sports clubs to foster camaraderie.
The workplace is designed to help you feel supported and welcomed. As an equal opportunities employer, we offer personal accommodations and development opportunities to ensure everyone can thrive here.
Get in touch if you have questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or need any accessibility accommodations during your application process.
Agency Notice:
Unsolicited CVs will not be honored. Please place applications only if brought forth by our Talent Acquisition team.
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