Job Title: R&D Associate

Location: Dublin – Office-Based

Salary: Negotiable + Bonus

Reporting to: Manager

Launch Your Career at the Frontier of Innovation

CBTax is the UK's and Ireland's fastest-growing R&D tax consultancy, and we're hiring ambitious graduates with finance, accountancy or business degrees to join our team in Dublin. This isn't your average associate role, it's a dynamic launchpad into R&D consultancy, innovation, and technical strategy, blending financial expertise with hands-on R&D technical consultancy.

What You’ll Do

As an R&D Associate, you'll work directly with some of Ireland's most forward-thinking businesses to uncover how their innovations qualify for R&D tax relief. Think client-facing, analytical problem-solving, and crafting both financial and technical narratives every day.

You’ll

• Engage with clients to assess innovative projects eligible for R&D tax relief, typically in industries such as Science, software development, engineering, pharmaceuticals and more.

• Draft financial reports and contribute to technical reports for submission to Revenue, translating complex engineering and scientific activities into clear, compelling narratives.

• Conduct technical interviews and site visits with senior technical and financial stakeholders.

• Collaborate with tax and technical teams to build robust claims that exceed client expectations.

• Manage client relationships, communicate progress effectively, and use tools like Salesforce for efficient project management.

• Stay on top of Revenue guidance, emerging innovation trends, and R&D legislation

• Identify opportunities to maximise clients' R&D claims and provide feedback to enhance internal processes.

What You Bring

• A degree in finance, accountancy, or business management, with an interest in technical, engineering & scientific concepts.

• Curiosity, analytical thinking, and a passion for problem-solving in both financial and technical contexts.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex technical and financial details without losing substance.

• Methodical, organised, and detail-oriented.

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

• Are motivated by helping clients unlock their potential through tax-saving strategies and innovative funding.

• Enjoy breaking down complex ideas, both technical & financial and turning them into compelling, understandable insights.

• Have an analytical mindset and are excited to mix financial analysis with technical report writing and client interaction.

• Are a strong communicator who can confidently represent our brand in diverse projects.

• Value progression, mentorship, and being surrounded by professional people in a high-growth, high-impact consultancy.



Why CBTax?

Because we don’t just file claims. We fuel growth.

We help bold companies translate innovation into millions in R&D returns across engineering, tech, pharma, and more.

If you want a career, not a job, welcome to CBTax.

Inclusion

We welcome talent from all backgrounds. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, let us know.