Corporate Tax Manager / Senior Manager - R&D Focus

Glasgow or Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)
Up to £80,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

If you’re one of the few Corporate Tax professionals who genuinely understands R&D Tax—and how it flows through into the tax return - this is a standout opportunity to step into a role with real ownership and long-term upside.

This isn’t a volume-driven R&D shop. It’s a strategic hire into a growing, well-regarded firm that wants someone to take control of their R&D offering and build it into something bigger.

The role

You’ll sit at the centre of the firm’s R&D client portfolio, working across technology, life sciences and manufacturing businesses, ensuring technical accuracy and commercial value at every stage. It is an oversight role – less doing; more owning, reviewing, leading and developing.

Your remit will include:

  • Managing a portfolio of Corporate Tax and R&D clients
  • Reviewing and signing off tax computations and returns, ensuring R&D claims are correctly embedded
  • Overseeing junior staff who prepare the underlying work—driving quality and consistency
  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients on R&D incentives, structuring and compliance
  • Managing HMRC enquiries relating to R&D claims
  • Identifying opportunities to expand and evolve the R&D service line

 

What they’re looking for

  • Strong experience across Corporate Tax AND R&D Tax  
  • Proven ability to integrate R&D claims into tax computations and returns
  • ATT / CTA / CA / ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience)
  • Experience at review level
  • Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
  • Commercial mindset—someone who can spot opportunities, not just process work

What’s in it for you

  • Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
  • Hybrid working with flexibility across Glasgow or Edinburgh
  • 35 days holiday + buy/sell scheme
  • Strong pension + life cover
  • Structured training and development support
  • A genuine route to shape and grow a service line, not just operate within one
Permanent
6 May 2026
Tax
R&D Tax
up to £80,000 (DOE) + Benefits
0141 530 4333