R&D Tax Manager

R&D Tax Manager at ACCA Careers

We are looking to recruit a talented R&D Tax Manager to join our expanding Corporate Tax team. This role will give you the opportunity to work with and advise a range of clients in relation to the delivery of our R&D Tax Relief proposition.

This position offers a clear progression path and the chance to develop your knowledge and experience through interesting assignments within a full‑service accounting, tax and advisory firm. You will need to be passionate about delivering excellent service to clients and enjoy working as part of a team that you will help to run and shape.

• Working with clients to identify opportunities for R&D tax relief/credits based on their innovative technology activities.
• Collaborating with our tax specialists to gather activity details and qualifying expenditure for robust R&D claim reports for HMRC submissions.
• Serving as an ambassador and key contact for R&D Tax Advisory services, supporting and coaching colleagues to identify R&D tax opportunities for their clients.
• Promoting and role‑modelling Bishop Fleming's services, integrating R&D advice with the firm's broader offerings.
• Leading the training and development of the wider tax team to support R&D Tax service delivery and advance their career growth at Bishop Fleming.
• Participating in delivering other tax advisory and compliance services, offering a chance to broaden tax expertise.
• Enjoying a tailored role with opportunities to shape responsibilities based on your experience and career motivations.
• Being part of a forward‑thinking accountancy practice with excellent prospects for career development and impactful work.

• A proven track record of delivering a wide range of R&D Tax Relief claims of varying complexity, with experience gained working in a full service accountancy firm or larger regulated specialist R&D practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to hold strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence at all levels.
• People management experience, able to effectively coach and develop teams.
• Strong proficiency to project manage and organise numerous assignments to keep your work on track.
• ACA or CTA qualified.
• A desire to help shape the success and development of the Bishop Fleming R&D Tax Services proposition, both internally and externally by building a presence in the local market.
• Other previous accounting, tax compliance or tax advisory experience, beneficial.

Bishop Fleming is an award‑winning and certified Great Place to Work® provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, the firm saw growth of almost 15% over the last 12 months. Currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid‑Tier Power Index and the largest provider of audit services to multi‑academy trusts in the academy sector.

From owner‑managed businesses, SMEs and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals, Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors. Bishop Fleming is also a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off!
• Hybrid working
• A contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
• Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
• Yulife employee wellbeing app
• Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events
• Numerous opportunities for development

Please contact Grace Harris, Recruitment Advisor if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part‑time, to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.

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