Business Manager - Accountancy Practice & Corporate Finance Recruitment Specialist

The successful candidate will collaborate with senior staff to lead the preparation of R&D claims, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation while providing valuable expertise and insight to clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate confidently with colleagues across R&D, corporate tax, audit, and accounts teams.
• Support client meetings and presentations, clearly communicating services and technical details.
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities and contribute to pitches for prospective and existing clients.
• Manage and deliver R&D tax projects with a focus on technical excellence, compliance, and practical solutions.
• Prepare documentation in line with UK BEIS guidelines and HMRC requirements to support R&D claims.
• Draft technical project descriptions and refine client-prepared narratives for HMRC submissions.
• Conduct and participate in interviews with clients’ technical and finance teams, advising on qualifying activities and expenditures.
• Contribute to claim methodology development and assist in preparing submissions to HMRC.
• Oversee R&D engagements, including monitoring costs, managing billing, mitigating risks, and delivering high-quality client service.
• Liaise with HMRC to address inquiries and support claim resolution.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication and effective project delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to expand internal networks and identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Recent, practical experience managing an R&D tax portfolio.
• Strong managerial and leadership skills, with current knowledge of R&D tax issues.
• Proven ability to organize and deliver complex projects, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence and professionalism to establish credibility with clients at all levels.
• Commercial acumen and strong understanding of client needs.
• Professional qualifications such as CTA and/or ACA/ACCA are preferred.

General Requirements

• Flexibility to work outside standard hours when needed.
• Willingness to travel between offices as required.

Reward and Benefits

• 35-hour working week with hybrid working (up to three days from home).
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Competitive benefits package including contributory pension, 25 days’ annual leave, life assurance, flexible benefits, and family-friendly policies.
• Participation in a profit-sharing plan.

About the Firm

The firm is a forward-looking professional services organisation providing accountancy, audit, advisory, and tax services to a broad range of clients. Its culture is collaborative, supportive, and people-focused — with the belief that its greatest strength lies in its people.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The firm is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. Diversity of background, identity, and thought strengthens its teams, and applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals.