R&D Tax Incentives Lead – Strategy & Delivery

Grant Thornton Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Assistant Manager for the R&D Tax Incentives team. You will support clients across sectors by delivering R&D Tax Credits, Capital Allowances and Patent Box claims, combining technical tax knowledge with financial analysis and advisory work.

The role involves managing multiple client engagements, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and contributing to the growth of the Tax Incentives practice within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least two years' experience preparing or advising on R&D Tax Credits, Capital Allowances or other tax incentive claims.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting financial information and identifying qualifying expenditure.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills.
• A good understanding of financial statements and cost analysis.
• Experience managing client engagements and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and delivery of R&D Tax Credit, Capital Allowances and Patent Box claims for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Analyse financial information and project expenditure to identify qualifying costs and maximise available tax incentives.
• Prepare detailed financial calculations, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure claims are accurate, robust and compliant with HMRC legislation and guidance.
• Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed deadlines.
• Build strong relationships with clients and collaborate with colleagues across the wider Tax team.
• Support clients in responding to HMRC enquiries, reviews and compliance checks.
• Maintain high-quality working papers and audit trails.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the continued development of the Tax Incentives practice.

Skills

R&D Tax Credits

Capital Allowances

Patent Box

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Relationships

Organisational Skills

Communication

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Financial Modelling

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Assistant Manager for the R&D Tax Incentives team. You will support clients across sectors by delivering R&D Tax Credits, Capital Allowances and Patent Box claims, combining technical tax knowledge with financial analysis and advisory work.

The role involves managing multiple client engagements, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and contributing to the growth of the Tax Incentives practice within a collaborative team.