R&D Associate Director

R&D Tax Advisory - Associate DirectorManchester (Hybrid)£70,000 - £90,000 + Annual Bonus + Hybrid Working + Full Benefits PackageAre you looking to build and shape a high-performing R&D Tax team in the North?Do you enjoy leading people, developing talent, and growing a service line alongside delivering complex R&D claims?Ready for a senior role where you'll have real ownership, visibility and influence?Benefits:Competitive salary between £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experienceAnnual performance-based bonusHybrid working with strong work-life balanceRegular salary reviewsClear progression to more senior leadership rolesComprehensive wellbeing and benefits packageYour new firm:Our client is a leading global professional services network delivering high-quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.Following continued investment into their Innovation Incentives offering, they are now focused on building out their R&D Tax presence in Manchester and the wider Northern region.This is a genuinely growth-focused hire, offering the opportunity to play a central role in shaping the team, developing people, and embedding best practice within a growing national R&D function.Your new role:As an Associate Director in R&D Tax Advisory, you'll take ownership of building and developing the R&D Tax team in Manchester while managing the delivery of R&D claims for a varied national client base.Alongside your technical and client-facing responsibilities, you'll focus heavily on people leadership - coaching junior staff, supporting career development, and helping to scale the team in line with growth plans.You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and regional leadership to shape strategy, drive standards, and grow the R&D offering across the North.Key responsibilities include:Leading and developing the R&D Tax team in ManchesterCoaching, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior and mid-level team membersManaging the end-to-end delivery of UK R&D tax relief claimsDeveloping robust claim methodologies and technical project narrativesActing as the main point of contact for clients and managing HMRC interactionsOverseeing client budgets, financials and fee negotiationsSupporting recruitment, onboarding and team growthIdentifying and driving business development opportunities across R&D and wider tax servicesTo be successful in this role, you'll need:Strong technical knowledge of UK R&D Tax legislation and claims preparationAt least five years' experience in R&D tax advisoryATT qualification (or equivalent experience)Proven experience leading, coaching or building teamsStrong client management skills across a range of sectors and business sizesCommercial experience managing budgets, fees and deliveryA proactive mindset toward growth, people development and market engagementWant to find out more?Drop an email to or call

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