Role: R&D Manager / Senior Manager Location: Northampton (Office-Based) Salary: Negotiable Uncapped Commission Reporting to: Director Lead High-Impact Claims. Advise Innovators. Shape the Future of R&D Tax. At CBTax, we help some of the UK and Ireland's most innovative businesses unlock millions in R&D tax relief. As an R&D Manager or Senior Manager, you’ll lead strategic client relationships, deliver high-value claims, and help build one of the most ambitious R&D tax teams in the country. We're looking for a Manager with a strong STEM background to play a massive part in our continued growth. We’re growing fast. Join us at a senior level and make your mark. What You’ll Do • Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex R&D tax claims across multiple sectors. • Provide strategic planning and consultancy across a broad client base • Own client relationships and become a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders • Ensure technical accuracy and legislative compliance across all submissions • Collaborate with technical, finance, and delivery teams to drive results • Mentor and develop junior consultants, raising the bar across the team • Assist in progressing business development opportunities and pitch for work with both new and existing clients • Contribute to operational improvement, client retention, and growth What You Bring • Experience preparing or reviewing R&D tax claims—whether as a Senior Tax Accountant, Assistant Manager, Team Leader, or established Manager in a professional services setting • Strong understanding of UK R&D tax legislation and compliance requirements • Leadership skills—confident managing teams and high-value client portfolios • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and commercial awareness • ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred You’ll Thrive Here If You… • Enjoy solving complex tax challenges for innovative, fast-scaling businesses • Lead from the front and take pride in developing others • Bring a commercial edge and client-first mindset to everything you do • Want exposure to a wide range of sectors—from engineering to life sciences • Thrive under pressure and know how to manage multiple priorities with focus • Are ready to step into a leadership role in a fast-growth, high-reward environment What’s in It for You? • Uncapped commission structure high earning potential • Performance-based bonus • 5% employer pension contribution • Bupa private healthcare • Electric Car Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme • Tech Scheme – stay ahead with the latest tools • Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle About CBTax CBTax is one of the UK’s fastest-growing tax consultancy firms, specialising in corporate tax compliance and R&D tax relief claims. Recognised as an award-winning firm, we combine STEM expertise with tax excellence to deliver real impact for our clients—and real opportunity for our people. Inclusion & Accessibility We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’re happy to support you.