Senior Manager - R&D Tax

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£80,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

R&D Tax Project Management Team Leadership Client Engagement Technical Compliance Technical Narratives

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Manager - R&D Tax

- 70,000 - 80,000
- Birmingham, UK

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is proud to be retained by a leading professional services firm to support the appointment of a Senior Manager into their R&D Tax team in Birmingham. This is a high impact management role within a strong, well established R&D practice, offering genuine responsibility across project delivery, team leadership, and client engagement.

The role

  • Acting as a Senior Manager within the R&D Tax team, working closely with a Partner and Director
  • Leading project management and delivery schedules across a varied R&D client portfolio
  • Reviewing R&D computations and technical narratives
  • Leading and overseeing technical interviews
  • Managing, supporting, and developing a team of consultants
  • Taking ownership of client relationships and acting as a senior escalation point
  • Involvement in some preparation work alongside review responsibilities
  • Regular client liaison, including some in-person meetings

While there is longer term growth planned within the team, the immediate focus is on strong delivery, quality, and effective project management.

What they’re looking for

  • Proven experience delivering R&D Tax claims within an accountancy or consultancy environment
  • Strong technical capability, particularly around compliance and narrative quality
  • Confident project manager with experience leading teams and workflows
  • Comfortable building trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Exposure to software clients or a software-led R&D background is highly desirable
  • CTA, ACA, ACCA, CA or similar qualifications are beneficial but not essential

This role suits someone who wants a visible Senior Manager position within a high performing team, with the opportunity to make a real impact on delivery and standards.

Location & working pattern

  • Birmingham based role
  • Candidates must be based in, or comfortably commutable to, Birmingham and the surrounding Midlands area
  • Expectation of three days per week in the Birmingham office, with flexibility to visit other regional offices as required

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary
  • A strong and comprehensive benefits package
  • Clear long-term progression within a respected and growing R&D Tax practice
  • A leadership role with real ownership and influence

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