R&D Tax Credits Senior Consultant – Scientific / Technical

R&D Tax Credits Senior Consultant Role – Scientific / Technical

About the Team:
Within Grant Thornton's Incentives group, the Research & Development ("R&D") Tax credit and grant services team brings together tax professionals and engineering / scientific experts who support a broad spectrum of prominent clients. The team's reputation continues to grow, partnering with forward-thinking organisations engaged in R&D activities in Ireland, as well as those planning future investments in innovation.

Role Overview:
This position is ideal for a driven scientific, engineering, or computer science graduate with experience in the R&D tax credit and grant incentives space who is eager to join Grant Thornton's expanding R&D Incentives practice. We are seeking a number of assistant manager and technical consultants with experience in the R&D tax credit and grant incentives space. The role offers the chance to play a key part in the development and success of our business.

Key Duties:

• Collaborate directly with clients from various industries, using your expertise to assess the eligibility of R&D project activities for tax relief under Irish legislation and Revenue guidance.
• Take the lead on client engagements, conduct stakeholder interviews, and identify qualifying R&D activities.
• Prepare and review submissions to Irish Revenue and funding bodies, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Oversee multiple client engagements and review outputs from colleagues.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals to prospective clients.
• Work across a diverse client portfolio, ensuring that quality standards and risk controls are consistently maintained.

Candidate Profile:

• Scientific / engineering / computer science qualified or experienced.
• 1–2 years post-qualification experience in R&D tax credits or incentives, gained within a professional services or advisory setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-quality results within tight timeframes.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, including report writing and engaging with senior technical stakeholders.

   

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