Addington Ball
R&D Tax Manager
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If you've built a career in R&D tax and enjoy helping innovative businesses maximize the value of their work, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Whether you're feeling restricted by rigid processes, looking for greater flexibility, or simply want to work alongside genuine specialists who value technical excellence, this role offers the chance to take the next step.
As an R&D Tax Manager, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients from initial discussions through to successful claim submission, building long-term relationships while delivering a consistently high standard of service. Working remotely as part of a collaborative team, you'll have the autonomy to manage your workload alongside regular opportunities to develop your expertise as R&D legislation continues to evolve. If you enjoy combining technical tax knowledge with client-facing responsibility, this R&D Tax Manager position offers the variety, flexibility, and career progression that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
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Role Overview
- Manage a portfolio of R&D tax clients from initial fact find through to successful claim completion.
- Build strong relationships with clients, accountants, and internal specialists to deliver robust, fully compliant claims.
- Prepare financial calculations, tax reconciliations, and supporting documentation for R&D claims.
- Ensure claims comply with current legislation, HMRC guidance, and DSIT Guidelines.
- Submit prenotifications, Additional Information Forms, and CT600 documentation within deadlines.
- Support business development activities by attending prospect meetings and industry events when required.
The Ideal Candidate
- ACA, ACCA, CTA, or ATT qualified.
- Strong UK R&D tax experience with proven expertise managing and preparing R&D tax relief claims.
- Confident interpreting UK R&D legislation, HMRC guidance, and DSIT Guidelines.
- Comfortable managing multiple client deadlines while delivering exceptional service.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work directly with senior finance and technical stakeholders.
- An interest in areas such as Patent Box, Creative Industry Reliefs, or Innovation Funding would be advantageous.
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What's on Offer
- £50,000 - £60,000
- Fully remote working with quarterly team events in Milton Keynes.
- Private medical insurance.
- Pension contributions.
- Death in service benefit.
- Ongoing technical training and professional development.
- Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression within a specialist environment.
Register your interest by applying today or call Richard Davies or Luke Scale on 01926 290 290 to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.
Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home Counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/261455 - R&D Tax Manager.
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