Job Description R&D Tax Senior / Manager Salary: £45,000–£65,000 bonus Location: Glasgow (hybrid) Advisory-led work with clear progression If you enjoy the commercial side of tax as much as the technical detail, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in R&D tax with our client in Glasgow. You’ll work with a broad range of innovative businesses, help them access valuable R&D reliefs and incentives, and develop into a trusted adviser who can lead client relationships and deliver high-quality claims. Our client is a leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm with a strong presence across the UK and a varied SME client base. The opportunity This hire sits within an established specialist tax team. Depending on your level, you’ll take ownership of your own client portfolio and play a key role in delivering R&D claims and advisory support, while contributing to team performance and workflow planning. Location and working arrangements Glasgow-based role with hybrid working Flexibility around office attendance (to be discussed at shortlist stage) What you’ll be doing R&D claim delivery and technical analysis Deliver end-to-end R&D tax work, including fact-finding, technical assessment, and claim preparation Analyse projects and expenditure against relevant guidance and legislation Draft clear, well-structured technical narratives and supporting documentation Support responses to HMRC queries and ensure claims are robust and well evidenced Client relationships and advisory support Build trusted relationships with clients through regular contact and well-managed delivery Translate complex technical points into clear, practical advice for non-tax stakeholders Identify opportunities to add value and introduce wider services where appropriate Portfolio ownership and workflow contribution Manage your own portfolio (size and complexity dependent on level) Contribute to workflow planning and help keep delivery on track across deadlines Support revenue and profitability targets through strong client service and efficient delivery What we’re looking for To be considered, you should be able to demonstrate: 3–7 years’ UK practice experience in R&D tax (or a closely related tax/advisory role with strong R&D exposure) Experience operating at Senior / Assistant Manager / Manager level (or ready to step up) Strong working knowledge of: UK R&D tax reliefs and incentives (SME and/or large company regimes) Technical report writing and claim documentation Client interviewing / fact-finding to capture qualifying activities and costs Handling or supporting HMRC enquiries and correspondence Confident client-facing skills and the ability to manage expectations and timelines Qualifications (one of the below is preferred; strong experience is essential): CTA (or part-qualified) and/or ATT ACA / ACCA / CA with relevant tax/R&D experience Salary and benefits Salary: £45,000–£65,000 basic (dependent on experience and level) performance-related bonus A comprehensive benefits package is expected and is likely to include: Hybrid working and flexible approach to office attendance Enhanced pension and employer contributions Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to buy/sell in some packages) Private medical cover (often available at this level) Life assurance and income protection Professional subscription support and ongoing CPD Clear progression within a specialist tax team, with scope to expand advisory responsibility and portfolio ownership Interested? Apply in confidence If you’re considering a move in R&D tax in Glasgow and want a role with strong client exposure and progression, we’d welcome a confidential conversation. Contact: Diane Shaw Email: d.shaw@h-fts.com Please send your CV or a brief summary of your current situation, and we’ll take it from there. Confidentiality: All applications and discussions will be treated in the strictest confidence.