Job Description
R&D Tax Senior / Manager
Salary: £45,000 to £70,000 + bonus
Location: Edinburgh (hybrid)
Clear progression in a top-tier specialist team
If you’re an R&D Tax professional who enjoys combining technical depth with real client impact, this is a brilliant opportunity to step into a visible role within a high-performing specialist function. Our client is a large, well-established UK accountancy practice with a strong national presence, a broad SME client base, and genuine investment in people development.
You’ll take ownership of a varied R&D portfolio, play a key part in workflow planning, and help drive growth through excellent delivery and trusted client relationships. Whether you’re operating at Senior level and ready to step up, or already managing and looking for a stronger platform, this role offers scope, autonomy, and progression.
The Role: What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will:
- Manage your own R&D Tax client portfolio (primarily UK SME-focused)
- Support the day-to-day running of your specialist area, with input into workflow planning and resourcing
- Deliver against revenue and profitability targets with a commercial mindset
- Identify and develop new opportunities across existing and new clients
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships as a trusted adviser
- Coach and develop colleagues, contributing to a structured people development plan
What our client is looking for
To be considered, you’ll typically have:
- 3+ years’ UK R&D Tax experience within an accountancy practice or specialist consultancy (more senior hires may be 5+ years)
- Strong working knowledge of the UK R&D landscape, ideally including:
- R&D Tax relief claims preparation and review
- Technical narrative drafting and financial analysis
- Advising on qualifying expenditure and project eligibility
- Experience supporting HMRC enquiries (highly desirable)
- Confidence managing stakeholders and explaining technical points clearly to non-technical contacts
- For Manager level: proven ability to manage a portfolio, supervise others, and contribute commercially
Qualifications
One of the following is preferred (or equivalent by experience):
- ATT / CTA / ACA / ACCA (part or fully qualified)
- Strong relevant experience will also be considered where qualifications are not in place
Location & working arrangement
- Edinburgh (office-based with hybrid working available)
- Our client offers flexibility, but you should be able to attend the Edinburgh office as required for team and client needs.
Salary & benefits
Salary guide: £45,000 to £70,000 depending on level (Senior to Manager), experience, and scope of portfolio.
You can also expect a strong overall package, typically including:
- Performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working and flexible approach to hours
- Enhanced holiday allowance (with option to buy/sell in many firms)
- Pension scheme
- Private medical cover (often available at Manager level and above)
- Life assurance
- Paid professional subscriptions and ongoing CPD support
- Clear progression pathway (Senior → Manager → Senior Manager), with structured development and leadership opportunities
Interested? Let’s talk (confidentially)
To apply, or to have a quick, confidential chat before deciding, contact:
If you’d like, share your CV or simply send a short note with your current situation (salary, notice period, and what you’re looking for) and Diane will advise on fit and next steps.
Confidentiality statement: All applications and conversations will be handled in strict confidence.