R&D Incentives Manager

KPMG International Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Relocation assistance

Learning & Development programmes

Additional annual leave

Frequent social events

Job summary

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Manager to lead R&D incentives engagements for Irish and multinational clients. You will manage R&D tax credit claims, support Revenue audits, and coordinate service delivery in a busy environment.

The role requires Chartered Accountant or CTA with management experience, plus a strong interest in innovation and client leadership. Hybrid work in Dublin is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (Chartered Accountant or equivalent) or member of the Irish Taxation Institute (Chartered Tax Advisor) desired.
• Currently working as a Manager within practice or equivalent in industry.
• No direct R&D Incentives experience necessary, although it would be a bonus.
• A keen interest in innovation and R&D
• Experience with client management

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of R&D tax credit claims, tailored to each client’s requirements.
• Provide support during Revenue audits of R&D and KDB claims.
• Delivering and coordinating R&D Incentives services for our Irish and multinational clients – in a busy and exciting environment;
• Be actively involved in thought leadership and business development activity
• Manage a diverse portfolio of client engagements delivering an excellent client experience
• Learn about the incentives landscape in Ireland while working with the most experienced team in this field

Skills

Client management

Innovation & R&D interest

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalents

Member of Irish Taxation Institute (CTAI)

Job description

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next R&D Incentives Manager?

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Manager

Contract type: Perm

A snapshot of your peer group:

• Qualified accountant (Chartered Accountant or equivalent) or member of the Irish Taxation Institute (Chartered Tax Advisor) desired.
• Currently working as a Manager within practice or equivalent in industry.
• No direct R&D Incentives experience necessary, although it would be a bonus.
• A keen interest in innovation and R&D
• Experience with client management

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

• Manage the preparation of R&D tax credit claims, tailored to each client’s requirements,
• Provide support during Revenue audits of R&D and KDB claims
• Delivering and coordinating R&D Incentives services for our Irish and multinational clients – in a busy and exciting environment;
• Be actively involved in thought leadership and business development activity
• Manage a diverse portfolio of client engagements delivering an excellent client experience
• Learn about the incentives landscape in Ireland while working with the most experienced team in this field

Your team:

KPMG’s R&D Incentives Practice was established in 2004, when the R&D tax credit was first introduced. We provide market leading R&D tax credit, IDA/ EI Grant and KDB claim services. We are Ireland’s largest, longest-established and most experienced specialist R&D Incentives practice. Our dedicated multidisciplinary team, comprising tax, finance, science and engineering professionals, has the expertise required to help ensure our clients prepare robust claims.

We have filed R&D tax credit claims for businesses of every size and scale and in all industry sectors. We engage regularly with all relevant stakeholders, including taxpayers and Government, and we have significant experience of Revenue’s approach to auditing R&D tax credit claims in Ireland.

Here’s how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:

All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Discounted health insurance
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Frequent social events to help you build your network
• Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.
• Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland
• Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.

When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.

In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential.Visit https://home.kpmg/ie/en/home/careers/graduate/inclusion-diversity.html to learn more.