R&D Tax Incentives Manager | Client Advisory

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

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Tax Incentives team, supporting clients across technology, manufacturing, life sciences and financial services in accessing R&D Tax Credit, Capital Allowances and Patent Box claims.

You will combine technical tax knowledge with financial analysis and advisory work, delivering robust claims while developing within a growing specialist practice.

Qualifications

• CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification is required.
• At least two years' experience preparing or advising on R&D tax credits, capital allowances or other tax incentive claims in a professional services setting.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting financial information and identifying qualifying expenditure.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Good understanding of financial statements and cost analysis.
• Experience managing client engagements and building 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

Analytical skills

Client advisory

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

R&D tax incentives knowledge

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial modelling

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Tax Incentives team, supporting clients across technology, manufacturing, life sciences and financial services in accessing R&D Tax Credit, Capital Allowances and Patent Box claims.

You will combine technical tax knowledge with financial analysis and advisory work, delivering robust claims while developing within a growing specialist practice.