Why Ryan?
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Competitive Compensation and Benefits
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Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
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Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
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LinkedIn Learning Subscription
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Flexible Work Environment
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Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
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Accelerated Career Path
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Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach
As a Graduate Consultant within our Innovation Funding team in Northern Ireland, you will help clients identify and claim valuable Research & Experimentation (R&E) Tax Credits, commonly known as R&D Tax Credits. Working alongside experienced consultants, managers, engineers, and tax professionals, you will support innovative companies across a wide range of industries to understand their research and development activities and maximize available incentives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who enjoys problem-solving, analysing data, engaging with technical professionals, and learning how innovation and tax policy intersect to support business growth.
The role is project-based and may involve spending time at client sites, working directly with engineers, scientists, software developers, and other technical specialists to understand their projects and document qualifying activities.
Key Responsibilities:
People
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Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
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Build strong working relationships with colleagues across multiple service lines.
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Participate in training and professional development opportunities to build technical, tax, and consulting expertise.
Client
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Support interviews with client engineering, scientific, software, and technical personnel to understand innovation activities.
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Assist in drafting project summaries and technical reports that support R&D tax credit claims.
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Respond to client requests and help deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
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Participate in meetings with client finance, tax, and technical teams.
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Collaborate with colleagues across Federal Income Tax and International Tax teams on broader client projects where required.
Value
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Assist senior team members in developing client proposals, presentations, and planning strategies.
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Support project planning activities and help manage key deliverables.
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Gather, organize, and analyse large volumes of financial and project-related data.
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Build and maintain detailed calculation models using Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.
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Assist in evaluating project costs and activities for qualification under relevant R&D tax legislation.
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Support the preparation of R&D tax credit calculations and client deliverables.
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Conduct research into tax, technical, and industry-related topics.
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Perform other duties and project work as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- No prior R&D tax experience required.
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A bachelor's degree is required, with a strong academic record. Candidates pursuing or holding a master's degree in a relevant discipline are also encouraged to apply.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Curiosity and a genuine interest in innovation, technology, and business.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a project-based environment.
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
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A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from experienced professionals.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Ability to analyse data and communicate complex information clearly to different audiences.
Why Join Us?
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Structured graduate training and development.
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Exposure to innovative companies and cutting-edge technologies.
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Career progression within a growing innovation funding and tax consulting practice.
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A collaborative environment that supports continuous learning and professional growth.
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