R&D Tax Assistant Manager

R&D Tax Assistant Manager | London Hybrid

Leonid Group has been retained by a highly regarded Top 20 accountancy practice to hire an R&D Tax Assistant Manager into its growing Business Tax team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing and collaborative environment where the R&D specialism sits within a broader corporate tax function, offering strong exposure across the wider business whilst still maintaining a close-knit team culture.

The successful individual will manage a varied portfolio of R&D claims across innovative and technology-led businesses. The role offers strong client exposure, technical ownership and genuine progression potential within a firm that is continuing to invest heavily in growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of R&D claims across a varied client portfolio

• Preparing and reviewing both technical reports and financial assessments

• Supporting clients through complex R&D and tax-related discussions

• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor

• Supporting and mentoring junior team members

• Involvement in networking, business development and wider growth initiatives

What they are looking for:

• Previous R&D Tax experience gained within practice or consultancy

• Strong experience across technology-led and innovation-focused claims

• Experience managing a client portfolio independently

• Strong technical writing and financial analysis capability

• Commercial mindset with excellent client-facing skills

• ATT / CTA qualified beneficial but not essential

• Must be within commutable distance to London and open to hybrid working

What’s on offer:

• Highly visible role within a growing and successful team

• Strong progression opportunities internally

• Hybrid working environment

• Collaborative and supportive culture

• Competitive salary and wider benefits package

ila@leonid-group.com / 020 3911 8516