Senior Associate or Manager, R&D Tax Credits, Belfast

Senior Associate or Manager, R&D Tax Credits, Belfast  

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

The opportunity

We’re looking for either a Senior Associate or Manager to join our Belfast-based R&D Tax Credits team.

There’s never been a better time to work in R&D Tax Credits – more companies than ever recognise the value the incentive brings and it is increasingly seen as an important part of driving innovation and sustainability in the UK corporate landscape.

In our R&D Tax Credits team, you will work with a diverse range of colleagues, including chartered accountants, chartered tax advisors, engineers, scientists, PhDs and software engineers. Our professionals provide pragmatic support, helping clients through the full life cycle of their R&D claim including interviewing technical staff, touring site facilities, and engaging with HMRC on clients’ behalf. 

As part of our R&D Tax Credits team, you will gain exposure to interesting clients ranging from multinational groups to fledgling entrepreneurial businesses, as part of a fast-growing yet tight knit team as it moves to the next stage of an ambitious growth plan. 

Your key responsibilities

• Working with clients to maximise their R&D claims and ensure that they are submitted in a timely manner and in line with HMRC requirements.
• Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Work closely with the leadership of the R&D Tax Credits team to drive the technical development of the team.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and provide exceptional levels of client service.
• Build networks and relationships internally and externally for the team to leverage.
• Provide excellent client service, including proactively identifying opportunities and risks.
• Take responsibility for a broad portfolio of clients.
• Business development skills - able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work by proactively managing existing clients and winning new clients.
• Managing the delivery of for your clients using cutting edge technology.

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in a range of situations.
• Business development skills, with the ability to identify and convert opportunities to new work.
• Effective time management and the ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious team player with ability to create, sustain and lead effective teams.
• Ability to lead client and sub-service line relationships.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Either a degree in a technical subject (eg engineering, science, software) or hold a chartered accounting or chartered tax qualification
• Prior experience working in R&D Tax Credits is preferred but not essential.
• Experience of working within a Tax environment is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You must hold a valid UK driving license.

What we look for

We’re interested in candidates with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You’ll need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about R&D Tax Credits and ready to help our clients maximise their claims, this role is for you.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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Please note

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