Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Senior Manager

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 across a number of different sectors to assist them with the preparation and submission of their R&D tax credit claims to Irish Revenue. The work that we undertake with clients can include the following:

Engaging with client engineering teams to identify which technology or engineering projects may qualify for the R&D tax credit
Collaborating with the client engineering teams in the preparation of focused R&D incentive documentation for relevant projects and assisting them with the finalisation of these documents.
Design of processes with client engineering teams leveraging their underlying systems and data to prepare analysis and reports.
Analysis or 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.
Assisting with the preparation, review and finalization of the financial files in relation to the R&D Incentive programs.

The role will involve assisting the team to deliver the client work programs based on the above, developing 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 Manager or Senior Manager you'll work as part of a dynamic and exciting team that comprises 16 people with a broad range of diverse professionals ranging from electronic engineers, mechanical engineers, computer scientists to tax and accounting professionals.

You'll work on complex and challenging assignments and gain experience working with interesting clients - from the largest multinational organisations to Irish start-ups working on cutting edge research and development.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Being a key member of the R&D Incentives management group working on a challenging, varied and exciting technology and engineering client portfolio.
Engaging with client engineers that are at the cutting edge of research and development in their field of science and working with a team that has a high-value impact on these organizations through their R&D incentive programs.
Assisting the team in managing client relationships and in delivering our R&D Incentive programs with clients.
Collaborating with the team to grow our business and enhance our service offerings, building your own portfolio within the team strategy.
Working with the team to embrace digital transformation and to drive the implementation of digital tools to make our processes and offerings more efficient.
Development of your career. Excellent opportunity to develop and progress within our team which has sustained levels of growth for a number of years.
You will be able to avail of, and participate in, flexible working arrangements.

About you – Key Competencies & Experience:

An engineering or science qualification or a strong technology industry background combined with finance/business qualifications or experience.
Minimum 5 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 and modify behaviour to build quality, diverse relationships with both internal stakeholders and clients.
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 present new ideas, innovative solutions and commitment to delivering value for clients.

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We believe that challenges are better solved together. We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

Enjoy PwC’s perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people and we recognise you for it - ensuring you feel like you belong and that you are valued and rewarded for the great work you do everyday. PwC is an equal opportunities employer and creating a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve is hugely important to us.

We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Inclusive Workplace Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)

Our Inclusion First strategy puts inclusion at the heart of our culture - supporting an environment where individuality is embraced, diversity is celebrated and inclusion is valued. Check out our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!

We will ensure that everyone is supported throughout and, if required, provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Partnership Tax, Professional Courage, Rapid Experimentation, Relationship Building, Retail and Consumer (Taxes), Self-Awareness, Service Excellence, Storytelling {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

Senior Manager - Tax (R&D) - Dublin

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