Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager
Shape complex claims. Advise industry leaders. Drive innovation forward.
Role: Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager
Location: Northampton (Office-Based)
Salary: Negotiable + Uncapped Commission
Reporting to: Delivery Director
Lead High-Impact Claims. Advise Innovators. Shape the Future of R&D Tax.
At CBTax, we help some of the UK’s most innovative businesses unlock millions in R&D tax relief. As a Tax Manager or Senior Tax 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 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
• Provide strategic tax 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
• Contribute to operational improvement, client retention, and growth
What You Bring
• Experience preparing or reviewing Tax and/or 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.
- Department
- Delivery
- Role
- Tax Manager
- Locations
- Northampton
About CBTax
CBTax are a leading professional tax consultancy practice operating across the whole of the UK, specialising in R&D Tax Relief claims. With a wealth of experience from qualified, experienced Chartered Tax Advisers, leading Sector Specialists, Chartered Accountants and Research Analysts.
Our team have knowledge of diverse sectors, tax and industry-based experience to maximise our clients R&D Tax Relief claims.
CBTax won the SME - Apprentice Employer of the Year 2024, the Accounting Excellence – Fast-track Firm of the Year 2022 award, previously winning NBEA – Northamptonshire Business of the Year Award 2021 and are finalist for the NBEA – Employer of the Year 2022.
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