Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a seasoned Tax Accountant to join our team in a Research and Development (R&D) capacity. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Irish tax credits, grants, and incentive schemes.
* Evaluate and identify relevant Irish tax credits, grants, and incentive schemes available to the organisation.
* Collaborate with business units to structure activities aligned with incentive eligibility criteria.
* Develop in-depth knowledge of RD&I tax credits, Knowledge Development Box (KDB), and other innovation-related tax regimes.
* Model financial impact of tax reliefs and grant funding on projects and long-term business planning.
* Monitor and forecast claims and funding receipts across relevant projects.
* Partner with R&D, Legal, Grant Coordinators and Government Affairs teams to support accurate financial claims and documentation.
* Liaise with external advisors, revenue, and grant-awarding agencies as needed.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Taxation, or a related field.
* Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis or tax advisory, with demonstrated expertise in Irish tax incentives.
* In-depth knowledge of Revenue's R&D tax credit regime, Knowledge Development Box (KDB), and grant application/reporting processes.
* Experience working with IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, or other funding bodies is a strong advantage.
* Knowledge of intellectual property regulations in Ireland.