Location: Dublin (Hybrid)Reports to: Director / Associate Director
Role Purpose
As an R&D Tax Manager, you will be the primary engine driving the delivery of R&D Tax Credit claims for a diverse portfolio of clients. The role is centered on technical execution, project management, and the day-to-day mentorship of the junior team.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement Delivery & Technical Quality
End-to-End Management: Lead the preparation and submission of R&D Tax Credit claims, ensuring all technical and financial reports meet Irish Revenue guidelines.
Technical Interviewing: Conduct detailed interviews with client engineers, scientists, and software developers to identify qualifying activities under the "Science/Technology" criteria.
Financial Quantifying: Oversee the calculation of eligible expenditures (staff costs, consumables, overheads, and sub-contractors), ensuring the methodology is robust and defensible.
Reviewing: Perform the primary review of technical project descriptions and financial schedules prepared by Associates and Seniors.
Client Relationship Management
Operational Lead: Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the claim process, managing timelines and expectations.
Audit Support: Assist Directors in responding to Revenue interventions or Aspect Queries, preparing the necessary documentation and technical justifications.
Team Leadership & Operations
Staff Coaching: Provide hands-on training to junior staff on the nuances of Irish R&D tax legislation and sectoral specifics (e.g., Pharma, Fintech, Construction).
Workflow Management: Manage project budgets, WIP (Work in Progress), and billing for your specific client portfolio to ensure commercial targets are met.
Business Development
Opportunity Identification: Identify additional service needs within your existing client base (e.g., Knowledge Development Box, IP planning, or Grant claims).
Proposal Support: Assist senior leadership in drafting technical proposals for prospective clients.
Qualifications
Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, and/or CTA qualified. A background in Science or Engineering is a significant advantage but not mandatory if tax technical skills are strong.
Experience: Typically 3–5 years of experience in Corporate Tax, with at least 2 years specifically focused on R&D Tax Credits in the Irish market.
Skills: Strong technical writing skills (ability to translate complex engineering concepts into "tax-friendly" reports).
Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight Revenue deadlines.
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