Hays Senior Finance
Norwich, Norfolk
May 20, 2026
Full time
Hays are recruiting an R&D and Innovation Tax Manager for their client, a Top 10 Accountancy firm. As a Manager you will lead the delivery of R&D and Patent Box services across a varied portfolio of clients. You will take responsibility for client relationships, technical delivery and financial management, ensuring a consistently high standard of service. Working closely with senior leadership, you will also contribute to advisory projects, support business development initiatives and help shape the ongoing growth of the service line. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of R&D and Patent Box clients, acting as the primary point of contact Lead on the preparation and/or review of R&D tax and Patent Box claims Oversee client relationships, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timelines Manage WIP, billing and fee recovery, ensuring effective financial control across your portfolio Provide technical guidance on complex R&D and Patent Box matters Support advisory work, including completion of technical analyses and reports for Partner / Director review. Attend client meetings, including pre-year-end and completion meetings Identify opportunities to add value and proactively contribute to business development activity Team Leadership & Development Manage and support a team, delegating work and ensuring appropriate development opportunities Provide coaching and technical training to junior colleagues Encourage independent thinking and continuous improvement within the team Participate in recruitment and team management activities, including interviews and team oversight Technical & Commercial Focus Maintain strong technical knowledge of R&D and Patent Box legislation Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and identify emerging opportunities for clients Contribute to internal training initiatives and wider knowledge sharing Support the preparation of proposals, fee quotes and client tenders Demonstrate commercial awareness, including pricing strategies and client profitability Drive efficiencies through improved processes and adoption of new technologies Skills & Experience Significant experience in R&D Tax Relief and/or Patent Box Qualified or qualified by experience (ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA or equivalent) Strong technical and analytical capability Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering complex projects Commercially aware, with experience managing fees and WIP Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels Experience managing and developing teams What's on Offer A varied and technically interesting portfolio of work Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious team A collaborative and supportive working environment Flexible and hybrid working options The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the growth of the R&D and Innovation offering This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious R&D Tax professional looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking and dynamic firm. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
