R&D Technical Associate Director
3 weeks ago
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Dublin | Office based
Reporting into: Technical Director
About the Team:
The R&D Technical Consultancy Team is a critical function within CBTax, responsible for helping innovative businesses unlock tax incentives for cutting-edge research and development. We work with clients across engineering, technology, software development, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals, ensuring their R&D tax claims are technically robust, compliant, and optimised for financial benefit.
As we continue our expansion, we are looking for a highly experienced technical leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our R&D technical advisory services.
About the Role:
As the R&D Technical Associate Director, you will lead and develop the technical team, overseeing the assessment, preparation, and submission of complex R&D tax relief claims. You will drive technical excellence, client engagement, and strategic development, ensuring our service remains best-in-class.
This is an opportunity for a senior technical professional with extensive R&D tax expertise, who is ready to take on a high-impact leadership position while contributing to the firm's growth, strategy, and industry reputation.
In this role you'll:
1. Provide strategic leadership to the R&D technical team, ensuring excellence in client service and compliance.
2. Manage a portfolio of high-value R&D claims, overseeing technical accuracy, regulatory alignment, and financial optimisation.
3. Act as a senior technical advisor to clients, guiding them through eligibility assessments, claim documentation, and tax relief opportunities.
4. Develop and mentor the R&D technical team, ensuring ongoing training, skills development, and performance excellence.
5. Stay ahead of legislative changes in R&D tax relief, advising both clients and internal teams on best practices and emerging opportunities.
6. Collaborate with commercial and tax advisory teams to drive business development initiatives and expand CBTax's market presence.
7. Enhance internal technical processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in claim preparation and client service delivery.
We're Seeking Someone with Experience Including:
1. Extensive experience in R&D tax relief advisory, managing high-value, complex claims.
2. Strong technical expertise across multiple industries, such as engineering, software, life sciences, and manufacturing.
3. Leadership experience in developing and managing technical teams, fostering a culture of excellence.
4. Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen, with the ability to drive business growth through technical expertise.
5. Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to engage and advise C-suite executives, finance leaders, and technical teams.
Nice to haves:
1. Professional qualifications in a STEM discipline (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences).
2. Experience in corporate tax compliance and advisory, complementing R&D tax expertise.
3. Knowledge of grant funding, innovation incentives, and broader tax relief schemes.
You Might Thrive in this Role if You:
1. Enjoy solving complex technical and financial challenges, translating R&D innovation into financial benefits.
2. Are a natural leader, passionate about developing high-performing teams and mentoring technical professionals.
3. Thrive in a client-facing role, engaging with business leaders, engineers, and tax professionals to drive successful R&D claims.
4. Are commercially minded, identifying growth opportunities within tax advisory services.
5. Want to play a pivotal role in a rapidly growing, award-winning tax consultancy, shaping the future of R&D technical advisory.
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:
1. Uncapped commission structure with high earning potential.
2. Performance-based bonuses for top performers.
3. 5% employer pension contribution.
4. Bupa private healthcare.
5. Electric Car Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme.
6. Tech Scheme – Stay ahead with the latest technology.
7. Flexible benefits to tailor perks to your lifestyle.
About CBTax:
CBTax is an award-winning tax consultancy specialising in R&D claims and other tax-saving initiatives. As the fastest-growing tax consultancy in the UK, we aim to become the leading R&D practice across the UK and Ireland. With multiple accolades, including Business of the Year 2021 and Fast Track Firm of the Year 2022, we continue to grow with offices in Dublin and Manchester, complementing our Head Office in Northamptonshire.
The recruitment process:
1. Application Review – We assess your experience and suitability.
2. Screening Call – A brief chat to discuss the role, your background, and next steps.
3. Willo Video Submission – Share insights into your background, motivations, and personality via a short, recorded video that will be sent to the hiring manager.
4. Interview – Meet with a member of the team via Zoom or in person.
5. Final stage interview – Used as an opportunity to further assess culture fit.
6. Offer & Onboarding
Inclusivity Statement:
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have a disability, let us know how we can accommodate you during the recruitment process.
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