R&D Tax Director / Senior Manager

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R&D Tax Senior Manager / Director

London | Up to £120,000 per annum + excellent benefits | Permanent

An established independent professional services firm is seeking a senior R&D Tax professional to strengthen its specialist team.

This is an opportunity to join an established R&D tax practice at an important stage of its development. The team is looking for an experienced individual who can combine strong technical R&D tax expertise with commercial awareness, client relationship management and the ability to contribute to the continued growth of the service offering.

The position would suit a senior R&D tax specialist, ideally at Senior Manager level, although an individual operating at Director level may also be considered. Experience in corporate tax alongside R&D tax would be particularly valuable.

THE ROLE

• Manage and develop a portfolio of R&D tax clients, overseeing both the technical and tax submission aspects of assignments.

• Lead the preparation and delivery of R&D tax claims, ensuring technical reports and tax submissions are appropriately integrated.

• Provide technical guidance on complex R&D tax matters and associated claim risks.

• Develop strong client relationships, understanding commercial objectives and delivering practical, commercially focused advice.

• Contribute to the development of the R&D tax team, supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.

• Work closely with the wider tax practice, identifying opportunities for collaboration and broader client support.

• Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the R&D tax offering.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Significant experience specialising in R&D tax, ideally gained within a recognised professional services or specialist tax practice.

• Preferably already at Senior Manager level or experienced Tax Director.

• Strong technical understanding of R&D tax claims, including the preparation of supporting technical reports and tax submissions.

• Commercially minded, with the ability to manage client expectations, fees and delivery.

• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.

• Experience managing, developing or mentoring junior team members.

• A corporate tax background alongside R&D tax experience would be a particular advantage.

• CTA qualification or equivalent professional tax experience would be beneficial.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Join an established independent firm with an established specialist R&D tax team.

• Take on a senior position with meaningful influence over client delivery and the development of the practice.

• Work across both the technical and tax submission aspects of R&D assignments.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider tax practice.

• Benefit from a working environment that offers greater flexibility than a traditional office-led model, while retaining regular in-person collaboration.

• Contribute to the longer-term development and succession of a specialist tax offering.

For a confidential initial discussion about the opportunity, your technical interests and your longer-term career ambitions, contact Maitland Kabir on View phone number on taxation-jobs.co.uk , or email View email address on taxation-jobs.co.uk or View email address on taxation-jobs.co.uk .

Company

Maitland Kabir is a specialist tax search firm with over 45 years’ combined experience. Having worked together for over a decade, Charlie and Hu combine technology and expertise to deliver tax appointments across accountancy, law and business nationwide.

Our partnership is built on trusted relationships, deep sector expertise and a genuine commitment to long-term career success.

Working exclusively within the UK tax market, we connect tax professionals with opportunities across leading accountancy firms, law practices and businesses, from qualified specialists through to Partner level.

Our longstanding relationships and market knowledge allow us to provide informed career advice, access to opportunities and a personal, discreet approach.

Whether exploring opportunities or seeking market insight, please contact Charlie at View email address on taxation-jobs.co.uk or Hu at View email address on taxation-jobs.co.uk .

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