Tax Incentives Assistant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking an Assistant Manager to join the R&D Tax Incentives team in Dublin/Belfast. You will support clients across technology, manufacturing, life sciences and financial services in accessing R&D Tax Credits, Capital Allowances and Patent Box claims.

The role blends technical tax knowledge with financial analysis and advisory work while developing your career within a growing specialist Tax Incentives 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 incentives.
• Strong analytical skills with financial information interpretation.
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience managing client engagements and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with 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 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 development of the Tax Incentives practice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Client engagement

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Excel

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

R&D Tax Incentives – Assistant Manager (Belfast/Dublin)

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our growing Tax Incentives team. Working with clients across sectors including technology, manufacturing, life sciences and financial services, you will support businesses in accessing valuable tax incentives through the preparation and delivery of R&D Tax Credit, Capital Allowances and Patent Box claims.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to combine technical tax knowledge with financial analysis and client advisory work, while developing your career within a growing specialist team.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• 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 & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant professional qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).

• At least two years' experience preparing or advising on R&D Tax Credits, Capital Allowances or other tax incentive claims within a professional services or advisory environment.

• 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.

Benefits

Please refer to our benefits package at https://www.grantthornton.ie/careers/benefits/#faq_5953339_3