R&D Tax Manager - JWH recruitment : Job Details

Location: Bristol - Hybrid

Salary Benchmark: £55,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing accountancy practice as an R&D Tax Manager, where innovation, client service, and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do.

The firm is one of the region’s fastest-growing full-service practices with an outstanding reputation in tax advisory services. This role will see you working alongside a collaborative corporate tax team, with the opportunity to shape a growing R&D tax proposition while advising an impressive client base from diverse sectors — including technology, engineering, and manufacturing.

With a people-first culture, hybrid working policy, and focus on internal progression, this is an ideal role for someone looking to make a long-term impact in a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

• Lead the delivery of R&D tax relief and credit claims for a wide range of innovative businesses.
• Work closely with clients to identify eligible projects and gather the necessary technical and financial information.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare detailed R&D reports for HMRC submissions.
• Support wider tax teams in identifying R&D opportunities across their client bases.
• Promote the firm’s R&D service offering internally and externally through networking and business development activities.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior team members and wider tax colleagues.
• Assist in the development of systems and processes to enhance efficiency in R&D claim delivery.
• Contribute to other tax advisory projects and corporate tax compliance services, where applicable.

• ACA or CTA qualified (or equivalent).
• Proven track record of delivering R&D Tax Relief claims (both SME and RDEC regimes).
• Experience in a full-service accountancy firm or regulated specialist R&D practice.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple client assignments and deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring or managing a team.
• A commercial mindset and interest in helping grow the firm’s market presence.
• Additional experience in wider corporate tax or advisory services is advantageous.

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Hybrid and flexible working policy
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private health cashback plan, including 24/7 online GP access and counselling services
• Perkbox discounts and reward platform
• YuLife wellbeing app with fitness rewards and challenges
• Active social committees with regular events and networking opportunities
• Clear career development pathways and support for continued professional development