Consultant Research and Development at Ryan Consulting

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

R&D Tax Incentive, Technical Analysis, Documentation Preparation, Client Support, Project Management, Communication, Collaboration, Technical Interviews, Data Analysis, Financial Record Analysis, Innovation Funding, Tax Legislation, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Research Skills, Technical Description Drafting

Industry

Financial Services

Description

The Consultant supports the delivery of high-quality R&D Tax Incentive services to clients across a wide range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, life sciences, engineering, and software development. The role involves analysing technical projects, identifying eligible R&D activities, preparing robust documentation, and assisting clients through the entire R&D tax compliance and advisory process. The Consultant contributes to client service excellence, internal practice development, and ongoing improvements in Ryan’s value-driven service model. Duties and responsibilities People: Collaborates closely with Senior Consultants, Managers, Directors and Principal to deliver high-quality R&D tax engagements. Participates in internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and contributes to continuous improvement within the Innovation Funding Services team. Develops working relationships with internal teams, including TRRP, GST, Technology, to support multidisciplinary client service. Engages in professional development to build expertise in tax legislation, industry technologies, and innovation-funding frameworks. Client: Supports delivery of R&D tax compliance and advisory services to clients by: Conducting technical interviews with client subject-matter experts (engineers, scientists, developers). Identifying eligible R&D activities in line with Australian R&D Tax Incentive legislation and relevant guidance. Gathering, reviewing, and analysing technical and financial records. Drafting R&D technical descriptions and supporting evidence. Assisting in the preparation and review of R&D expenditure calculations. Ensures client deliverables are accurate, technically robust, and completed within agreed timeframes. Provides high-quality client support by responding to queries, preparing documentation, and participating in meetings. Maintains a client-focused mindset, reinforcing Ryan’s commitment to exceptional service. Value: Contributes to engagement efficiency by following established methodologies and leveraging Ryan’s proprietary tools and technologies. Supports identification of opportunities to expand client services, including government grants, innovation funding, and process-improvement offerings. Participates in internal initiatives aimed at improving workflow management, automation, and knowledge systems. Helps drive profitable engagement outcomes through disciplined project management, effective communication, and high-quality execution. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; or Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or Commerce with strong interest in technology and innovation; 0–3 years of experience in R&D tax advisory, corporate tax, innovation funding, technology consulting, or a related field (graduates welcome). Familiarity with the Australian R&D Tax Incentive program preferred but not required. Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to efficiently research technical subject matter and navigate government guidance and legislative frameworks. Experience with data analysis tools or documentation-management systems is an advantage. Certificates and Licenses: None required. Membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., Engineers Australia, CPA Australia, CA ANZ, ATI) is beneficial but not mandatory. Supervisory Responsibilities: This role has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may provide informal guidance to Analysts or new team members. Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives. Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our People Group at 972.934.0022 or peoplegroup@ryan.com if you are interested in applying and need assistance to submit your application, or if you are interested in a position and believe you may require a reasonable accommodation in order for you to perform its essential functions. Click here to view the entire EEO poster and supplement. *Notice to Canada Candidates – In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities*. Please access our Privacy Notice in relation to this at the following link for additional information on how we protect and handle personal information. 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Responsibilities

The Consultant supports the delivery of R&D Tax Incentive services by analyzing technical projects and identifying eligible R&D activities. They assist clients through the R&D tax compliance and advisory process while ensuring high-quality deliverables.