Job Title: R&D Tax Associate x 3

Location: Northampton, Manchester & Dublin

Salary: Negotiable + Bonus

Reporting to: Associate Director

About CBTax

CBTax is an award-winning, global R&D tax consultancy firm with offices in Manchester and Northampton in the UK, Dublin serving the Republic of Ireland, and our newest location in New York supporting the US market.

As one of the fastest-growing firms in our sector, we specialise in R&D Tax Relief, partnering with businesses across many sectors, including engineering, technology, manufacturing, construction, energy, science, agriculture, and food & beverage to deliver robust claims, commercial value, and fully compliant advice.

We’re looking for high-performing, commercially minded problem-solvers who want to make a tangible impact. There has never been a more exciting time to join CBTax as we continue our international growth.

About the Role

As an R&D Associate, you’ll work directly with some of the UK and Ireland’s most forward-thinking businesses to uncover how their innovations qualify for R&D tax relief. The role blends client-facing consultancy, analytical problem-solving, and the craft of turning complex technical work into clear financial and technical narratives.

You’ll be embedded in a high-performing team with genuine progression, mentorship, and exposure to a wide variety of industries from day one.

In This Role You Will

• Engage directly with clients to identify and assess innovative projects eligible for R&D tax relief across sectors including science, software, engineering, pharmaceuticals and more

• Draft financial reports and contribute to technical reports for submission to HMRC and Revenue, translating complex scientific and engineering activity into compelling narratives

• Support technical interviews and site visits with senior technical and financial stakeholders

• Collaborate with tax and technical specialists to build robust, defensible claims that exceed client expectations

• Manage client relationships end-to-end, communicate progress clearly, and use Salesforce for efficient project management

• Stay current on HMRC and Revenue guidance, emerging innovation trends, and R&D legislation

• Identify opportunities to maximise client claims and feed insights back to strengthen internal processes

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in finance, accountancy, or business management, with a genuine interest in technical, engineering, and scientific concepts

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex detail without losing substance

• Methodical, organised, and detail-oriented approach to managing multiple workstreams

• Confidence representing the CBTax brand in client meetings and across diverse projects

• Motivated by progression, mentorship, and working alongside high-calibre professionals in a high-growth consultancy

Benefits & Perks (UK and Irish benefits differ slightly. Ask for details)

• Bonus: Performance-linked bonus scheme

• Pension: Company pension contribution

• Healthcare: Private healthcare cover

• Tech Scheme: Access to the latest devices via salary sacrifice

• Flex Benefits: Flexible benefits package tailored to you

• Employee Incentives: Regular team incentives, socials, and recognition events

• Recognition: A culture that celebrates wins and rewards high performance