Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager

CBTax
West Northamptonshire, England
Full time
3 weeks ago

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.

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