Senior Account Manager, R&D, Tax Credits, Accountancy, City of London

Senior Account Manager / Business Development – R&D and Innovation, City of London or rest of UK

We are working with a rapidly growing, market-leading consultancy in the R&D Tax Relief and innovation funding space, who are scaling their commercial team in the City of London. However, we can consider experienced R&D candidates across the whole of the UK.

This company is proudly offering higher base salaries and more attractive commission structures to the right people. Also, this is not a standard sales role. Our client is looking for commercially sharp, relationship-driven individuals who already have a network, understand how to open doors, and can build long-term client relationships at a senior level.

You will be responsible for building and developing your own portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries, helping businesses unlock funding and tax relief linked to innovation, growth and investment. This is a role for someone who wants to move quickly, build something of their own, and be rewarded properly for doing so.

What you will be doing:

• Building and developing a portfolio of clients across sectors investing in innovation and growth

• Identifying and creating new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and proactive outreach

• Owning relationships end-to-end, from initial conversation through to ongoing account development

• Working closely with delivery and compliance teams to ensure a smooth and high-quality client experience

• Operating with a high level of autonomy, accountability and commercial focus

• Using data and performance metrics to track and improve results

Experience in R&D tax or innovation funding is essential…along with transferable and relative industry backgrounds. What matters most is your ability to generate business, build trust, and leverage an existing network.

Strong transferable backgrounds include:

• Professional services (tax, accounting, consultancy, corporate finance)

• Legal (client development, corporate, commercial or technology-focused roles)

• Technology sales (particularly solution-led or enterprise environments)

• Engineering or technical recruitment with an established client base

• Life sciences / pharma commercial roles

• Innovation, grants or funding advisory

If you currently sell into CFOs, Finance Directors, CTOs, Heads of Engineering or similar senior stakeholders, you will likely align well.

What we are looking for:

• Proven ability to win new business and build lasting client relationships

• A strong “black book” or the confidence to build one quickly

• Commercial awareness and the ability to sell value (not just price)

• A proactive, resilient mindset with a genuine drive to succeed

• Strong communication skills and credibility with senior stakeholders

• A self-sufficient approach with high personal standards

This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details