Skip to main content
Posted 21 July, 2026

R&D Tax Manager

Pro-Finance
Norwich, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Corporate Tax Manager (R&D & Innovation)

\n

Norwich / East Anglia | Hybrid Working | £48,000 - £60,000

\n

Looking to specialise further in R&D Tax Relief and Innovation Incentives? Want more responsibility, greater client exposure and a genuine route for progression? Ready to join a growing tax team where you can combine technical expertise with advisory work?

\n

Pro-Tax is working with a leading accountancy and advisory firm seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join its expanding Innovation Tax team.

\n

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with experience in R&D Tax Relief, Patent Box or Corporate Tax who wants to manage their own portfolio, lead client relationships and play a key role in delivering high-quality advisory services.

\n

What's On Offer?* Salary up to £60,000 * Hybrid and flexible working * Exposure to a broad range of innovative businesses * Mix of compliance, advisory and consulting work * Clear progression opportunities * Opportunity to develop business development skills * Supportive and collaborative team environment * Regional flexibility across East Anglia offices

\n

The RoleYou'll take responsibility for managing a portfolio of R&D Tax Relief and Patent Box clients, overseeing technical delivery, client relationships and project management. Working closely with senior tax leaders, you'll support businesses across a variety of sectors, helping them maximise available tax incentives while ensuring a high standard of service delivery. You'll also play an important role in developing junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the firm's innovation tax offering.

\n

Responsibilities* Managing a portfolio of R&D Tax Relief and Patent Box clients * Preparing and reviewing R&D and Patent Box claims * Providing technical advice on innovation tax incentives * Building and maintaining strong client relationships * Managing workflow, budgets and deadlines * Supporting advisory projects and technical research * Working closely with audit, accounts and wider tax teams * Delegating and reviewing work completed by junior staff * Contributing to business development and networking activities * Identifying opportunities to grow existing client relationships

\n

About YouYou'll ideally have: * Corporate Tax, R&D Tax or Innovation Tax experience * Previous experience managing client relationships * Strong technical and problem-solving skills * Experience reviewing and overseeing technical work * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * A commercial mindset and interest in advisory services

\n

QualificationsApplications are welcomed from candidates who hold: * CTA * ACA * ACCA * ATT * Or equivalent experience within practice

\n

Why Apply?This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist team operating in a particularly active area of the tax market. You'll gain exposure to complex technical work, work closely with senior decision-makers and have the opportunity to shape your long-term career within a supportive and ambitious environment.

\n

Apply NowIf you're currently working as a Corporate Tax Manager, R&D Tax Manager, Innovation Tax Manager, Tax Assistant Manager or Corporate Tax Assistant Manager looking for your next step, contact Pro-Tax today for a confidential discussion.

\n

________

\n

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.