R&D Tax Manager

About the role

The R&D Tax Manager will lead the delivery of research and development tax credit claims for a varied client portfolio. Working in a hybrid setting, you will combine technical expertise, project management and mentorship of junior staff to ensure high‑quality submissions that meet Irish Revenue guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end preparation and submission of R&D tax credit claims, overseeing technical and financial reporting.
• Conduct detailed interviews with client engineers, scientists and developers to identify qualifying activities.
• Calculate eligible expenditures, including staff costs, consumables, overheads and sub‑contractors, ensuring robust methodology.
• Review technical project descriptions and financial schedules prepared by associates and seniors.
• Act as primary client contact throughout the claim process, managing timelines and expectations.
• Support directors during Revenue audits or queries, providing necessary documentation and technical justification.
• Coach junior staff on Irish R&D tax legislation and sector‑specific nuances.
• Manage project budgets, work‑in‑progress and billing to meet commercial targets.
• Identify additional service opportunities such as Knowledge Development Box, IP planning or grant claims.

Required profile

• ACA, ACCA or CTA qualification.
• 3–5 years of corporate tax experience, with at least 2 years focused on R&D tax credits in Ireland.
• Strong ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear tax‑focused reports.

Required skills

• Technical writing
• Financial modeling
• Data analysis