R&D Tax Manager

We are looking to recruit a talented R&D Tax Manager to join our expanding Corporate Tax team. This role offers the opportunity to work with and advise a range of clients on our R&D Tax Relief proposition.

This position can offer a clear progression path and will enable you to develop your knowledge and experience through interesting assignments within a full-service accounting, tax, and advisory firm. You should be passionate about delivering excellent client service and enjoy working as part of a team, which you will help to shape and lead.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Working with clients to identify opportunities for R&D tax relief/credits based on their innovative technology activities.
2. Collaborating with tax specialists to gather activity details and qualifying expenditure for R&D claim reports for HMRC.
3. Serving as an ambassador and key contact for R&D Tax Advisory services, supporting colleagues to identify R&D opportunities for their clients.
4. Promoting Bishop Fleming's services and integrating R&D advice with the firm's broader offerings.
5. Leading training and development of the wider tax team to support R&D Tax service delivery and career growth.
6. Participating in other tax advisory and compliance services to broaden expertise.
7. Enjoying a role with opportunities to shape responsibilities based on your experience and career goals.
8. Being part of a forward-thinking accountancy practice with excellent career prospects and impactful work.

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• A proven track record in delivering a range of R&D Tax Relief claims of varying complexity, gained in a full-service accountancy firm or a larger R&D specialist practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence at all levels.
• People management experience, with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple assignments effectively.
• ACA or CTA qualification.
• A desire to help shape the success of Bishop Fleming's R&D Tax Services, both internally and externally, by building a local market presence.
• Additional accounting, tax compliance, or advisory experience is beneficial.

Why Bishop Fleming?

Bishop Fleming is a leading independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK. With a turnover of £43.1m, the firm has grown nearly 13% over the past year.

We serve owner-managed businesses, SMEs, large corporations, entrepreneurs, and private individuals across diverse sectors, including:

Bishop Fleming is ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts.

With 9 offices from the West Midlands to the South West, 40 partners, and nearly 500 staff, we are a certified Great Place to Work.

As a member of Kreston Global, we are part of a network of independent accounting firms in over 100 countries.

Our benefits include:

• A contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan with 24/7 online GP and counseling services
• Perkbox discounts and rewards platform
• Yulife employee wellbeing app
• Social events organized by active social committees

For more information, contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager. We offer flexible working arrangements, including remote and part-time options, to accommodate personal responsibilities and activities outside of work.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone has equal opportunity, is valued, and differences are celebrated.

As part of our recruitment process, we will conduct background checks, including references, right to work verification, and DBS checks where applicable.

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