Associate Technical Consultant

CBTax; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked bonus

Company pension contribution

Private healthcare cover

Latest devices via salary sacrifice

Flexible benefits package

Regular team incentives and events

Recognition for high performance

Job summary

CBTax is seeking an R&D Associate Technical Consultant to work across Manchester, Northampton and Dublin. You will translate complex technical work into compliant R&D tax relief claims, spanning engineering, software, life sciences and manufacturing.

If you’re a recent STEM graduate who enjoys solving problems and communicating technical concepts clearly, this is your chance to make a tangible impact in a fast-growing, international firm.

Qualifications

• A STEM degree or related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Ability to distil complex concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing conversations.
• Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and attention to detail.
• A full driving licence is a must-have for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to uncover and assess eligible R&D activities.
• Conduct technical interviews and on-site visits with R&D teams, engineers and scientists.
• Analyse complex technical processes and write compelling technical reports.
• Partner with tax and compliance teams to ensure high-quality submissions.
• Keep up to date with guidelines to ensure all technical content is audit-ready.
• Advise clients on best practices for documentation and record-keeping.

Skills

STEM degree

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Client-facing communication

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Education

STEM degree or related technical discipline

Job description

Role: R&D Associate Technical Consultant

Location: Manchester, Northampton & Dublin

Salary: Negotiable + performance-based bonus

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 locations in New York and Dubai supporting the US and Middle Eastern markets.

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

At CBTax, our R&D Technical Consultants work directly with innovative businesses globally, translating complex technical work into powerful, compliant R&D tax relief claims. From engineering and software to life sciences and manufacturing, we're helping clients unlock funding and push the boundaries of innovation.

If you’re a recent STEM graduate and enjoy understanding how things work, solving problems, and explaining technical concepts clearly — this is your opportunity to do all of that in a commercially impactful role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work directly with clients to uncover and assess eligible R&D activities
• Conduct technical interviews and on-site visits with R&D teams, engineers and scientists
• Analyse complex technical processes and write compelling technical reports
• Partner with tax and compliance teams to ensure high-quality submissions
• Keep up to date with guidelines to ensure all technical content is audit-ready
• Advise clients on best practices for documentation and record-keeping

What We're Looking For

• A STEM degree or a related technical discipline
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Ability to distil complex concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing conversations
• Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and attention to detail
• A full driving licence is a must-have for this role.

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