R&D Senior Manager - Tax (Quantitative Services)

R&D Senior Manager - Tax 

General Information

Location: Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford.

Business Area: Tax

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

Team:

Sitting within the wider Quantitative Services group of EY, the Research & Development (R&D) tax team is a highly successful team of tax and engineering specialists who work on variety of high-profile clients. The team continues to grow from strength to strength working with cutting edge companies currently performing R&D in Ireland and also looking to invest in future R&D in Ireland.

The Opportunity:

This job offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a background in corporate tax to join EY’s fast growing and highly successful R&D Tax practice.  The team are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic tax senior manager to be part of a growing and dynamic National practice.  This job provides a unique opportunity to proactively contribute to growing a business.

Responsibilities:

Your main responsibility will be to work very closely with our client’s from across a range of industry sectors.  Leveraging from your tax technical knowledge, you will be responsible for analysing qualifying cost aspects of clients R&D projects and assisting in determining whether those costs are eligible for R&D tax relief. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Facilitate application of Irish tax law and Irish Revenue guidelines to identify those R&D costs eligible for tax relief.
• Responsible for high quality delivery of advice and solutions to clients, ensuring management of risk and reputation.
• Reviewing R&D tax credit calculations in order to prepare claims for submission to Irish Revenue.
• Managing multiple engagements and delegating and reviewing work prepared by other team members.
• Supporting the business in winning new clients through the preparation and delivery of proposals.
• Producing project budgets and timetables that are efficient and cost effective.
• Managing the broad portfolio of R&D clients to ensure quality and risk management procedures are continuously adhered to.
• Consistently monitoring work in progress and ensuring all fees are issued in a timely manner.
• Leading or working as an effective member of a project team, exhibiting strong communication skills and be able to work co-operatively and create synergies with other team members of different technical skill sets.

Person:

• Excellent report writing, communication, interview skills and presenting ability.
• Excellent business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities.  Proven success in developing significant relationships.
• Strong, broad corporate tax knowledge.
• Ideally suited to candidates with a professional services background (Big 4, mid-tier or consulting firms).
• Irish Taxation Institute qualification is a must.
• Previous R&D tax knowledge is required for this role.

What working at EY offers 

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. 

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. 

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include: 

• Pension
• Discounted health insurance
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP

consultations for you and your family

• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Bike to work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Work Mobile
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. 

Career Progression 

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. 

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees. 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity 

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients. 

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.