Tax (R&D) Senior Associate

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The PwC R&D incentives group is the leading provider of R&D Incentive services to technology and engineering companies in Ireland. Our team provides consultancy services to large multinational and indigenous Irish technology companies in assisting them with their R&D Incentive programs such as R&D tax credit claims. The R&D tax credit and RD&I grants play a critical role in attracting high-value investment to Ireland and driving Irish innovation jobs.

What we do:

Our R&D team work with technology and engineering clients acrossa number ofdifferent sectors toassistthem with the R&Dincentiveprogrammes. The work that we undertake with clients can include the following:

Significant engagement with clientsengineering/software developmentteams toidentifywhich projects may qualify for the R&D tax credit.
Collaborating with the clientsengineering/software developmentteams in the preparation of focused R&D incentive documentation for relevant projects andassistingthem with the finalisation of these documents.
Design of processes and methodologies withtheclientleveragingtheir underlying systems and data to prepare analysis and reports.
Analysis and modelling of the costs and expenditure incurred by the client in relation to R&D activities and reviewing with the client what could be included in their R&D tax credit claim or RD&I grant or other incentive program.
Assistingwith the preparationreviewand finalisation of the financial files in relation to the R&D Incentive programs.

The role will involve assisting the team to deliver the client work programmes based on the abovedeveloping key client relationships mentoring more junior members of the group developing business skills in a competitive environment delivering value for clients as well as developing a market profile as a subject matter expert in R&D incentives.

What does this role offer

As an R&D Incentives Senior Associateyoullwork as part of a dynamic and exciting team thatcomprises20people with a broad range of diverse professionals ranging from mechanical engineers to scientists to tax and accounting professionals.

Youllwork on complex and challenging assignments and gain experience working with leading edge innovative clients - from the largest multinational organisations to Irish start-ups working oncutting edgeresearch and development.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Acting as a Key Contributor within the R&D Incentives Group:

Take ownership of assigned projects within a diverse and dynamic portfolio oftechnologyand engineering clients. Lead the preparation and delivery of R&D incentive claims ensuring high-quality outputs and compliance with relevant legislation and PwC standards.

Client Engagement and Relationship Management:

Serve as a primary point of contact for clientdevelopersand engineersfacilitatingin-depth technical discussions toidentifyeligible R&D activities. Build andmaintainstrong client relationships ensuring their needs are met and expectations managed throughout the engagement lifecycle.Educate client SMEs on eligibility criteria and documentation standards to reduce audit risk.

Project Delivery and Team Collaboration:

Support managers and senior managers in the end-to-end delivery of R&Dincentiveprogrammes. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather information prepare documentation and deliver client presentations. Take responsibility for meeting project deadlines andmaintaininghigh standardsof client service.

Business Development and Service Enhancement:

Proactively contribute to business development initiatives byidentifyingopportunities to expand service offerings within existing client accounts.Assistin the preparation of proposals andparticipatein client pitches helping to grow your own client portfolio in alignment with team strategy.

Mentoring and Team Development:

Provide guidance and support to junior team members delegating tasks appropriately and reviewing their work to ensure accuracy and quality. Foster an inclusive team environment encouraging knowledge sharing and professional growth among colleagues.

Driving Digital Transformation:

Champion the adoption and implementation of digital tools and technologies within the team.Identifyopportunities to streamline processes improve efficiency and enhance the value delivered to clients through innovative digital solutions.

Data Analysis and Insight Generation:

Lead the modelling and analysis of client data to develop insightful dashboards and reports. Translate complex financial data into clear actionable insights for clients supporting their understanding of thefinancial impactof R&D incentives.

Professional Development:

Take responsibility for your own career progression by actively seeking feedbackparticipatingin training opportunities and setting development goals. Leverage PwCs resources to build technicalexpertiseand leadership skills contributing to the sustained growth of the team.

About you Key Competencies & Experience:

Acomputersciencedataanalyticsor engineeringqualification or a strongtechnologyindustry background combined with finance/business qualifications or experience (finance/business qualification not critical).

Minimum 3-4 years post qualification experience within industry or professional services.

Strong verbal and written communication specifically in report writing.

Good relationship management - ability to read situations andmodifybehaviour to build quality diverse relationships with both internal stakeholders and clients.

Strong digital and technical skills.

Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Good team worker and good mentoring skills.

Ambitious with a strong commitment to self-development and progression.

Energetic and creative with an ability to presentnew ideas innovativesolutionsand commitment to delivering value for clients.

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We believe that challenges are better solved together!Wereinspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technologyyoullbe a part of amazing teamsencouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive purpose-led work and our continuous development and encouragement will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

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Line of ServiceTaxIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismGeneral Tax ConsultingManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe PwC R&D incentives group is the leading provider of R&D Incentive services to technology and engineering companies in Ireland. Our team provides consultancy ser...