R&D Tax Director - Manchester

R&D Tax Director Growing Tax Consultancy Manchester £100,000 - £140,000 + Benefits About the role We are working with a leading tax consultancy based in Manchester who are looking to bring an experienced R&D Tax Director to head up their incentive & relief business. You will be a key member of the tax leadership team, running the R&D practice but also assisting in the wider growth of firm across the North. Responsibilities Lead the R&D tax practice, including strategy, service quality, and growth. Maintain expert knowledge of R&D tax legislation, HMRC guidance, and industry developments. Oversee and review complex or high?risk R&D claims to ensure accuracy and compliance. Manage HMRC enquiries, draft technical responses, and negotiate resolutions. Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as the senior technical advisor. Identify opportunities for new work, cross?selling, and service development. Lead and develop a team through coaching, training, and performance management. Manage workflow, resourcing, and project delivery for the R&D team. Support business development through pitches, networking, and thought leadership. Oversee financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability. Ensure robust risk management, governance, and internal compliance processes. Qualifications Ideally you’ll be either an experienced Director or Senior Manager who has experience running and R&D Tax Practice. Suitable qualified (CTA, ACA, ATT etc) or with significant experience working in R&D tax advisory. Experience growing and developing staff members in a professional services environment. Call to action Give Sam Minor a call on 07764700259 or email at sam.minor@pro-tax.co..uk. As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. #J-18808-Ljbffr