R&D Senior Consultant

at  BDO Ireland

BDO Ireland have senior consultancy positions available within our Research and Development (“R&D”) Tax Credit and grant incentives group for suitably qualified computer science, engineering, or science professionals. The role would provide the successful candidates with an opportunity to work with some of the most technologically innovative companies in Ireland across a wide range of sectors.
The successful candidates will be tasked with project management and will be involved in engaging with clients to ascertain the potential eligibility of their activities for the purposes of the R&D Tax Credit Regime and grant incentives. This role will suit candidates who enjoy technical discussions, scientific writing, and are confident in their ability to analyse and clearly communicate complex information.
The position will further provide an excellent opportunity for the successful candidates to develop an understanding of the financial and technical aspects of business, as well as the impact of the R&D Tax Credit Regime and grant incentives on businesses.
Key Responsibilities

The Senior Consultant is involved in all aspects of an R&D Tax Credit and grant applications / claims. This includes involvement in:

• The examination of client operations and processes to determine which qualify for these incentives, developing the appropriate methodology to claim those activities and the methods to maximise those incentives
• The planning, organisation and execution of the technical portion of engagements, including interviewing of technical and financial personnel
• The assessment of R&D expenditures, time and activities involved within all of the projects
• The preparation of all necessary technical documentation as required by legislation, Revenue Guidelines, and awarding bodies
• Working with the client to help them develop their systems and know-how to assist in making future claims
• Client assistance in certain discussions / audits that may arise with the Revenue Commissioners

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 2-3 years’ R&D experience in the area of Computer Science, Electronic or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or related disciplines
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related disciplines, 2.1 result preferably
• Knowledge of the R&D tax credit regime or grant incentives would be beneficial but is not essential
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
• Demonstrated report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly absorb and understand numerous technical concepts and translate these into technical reports
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Advanced skills in MS Office environment (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook), familiarity with the MS Office 365 suite would be advantageous

Benefits

Income

• Competitive salary
• Travel Green Allowance Voucher
• Employee referral scheme – “refer a friend”.
• Pension scheme

Health

• Mini Health Assessments
• Digi Doc
• Group health schemes
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CSR, Sports and Social and Wellness Committees
• On site gym

Career

• Career Progression
• BDO Learning & Development programme
• Coverage of professional subscription

Leave

• Together Anywhere Leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Adoptive Leave Increase

Location

• Free breakfast every day
• State of the art office
• Central location
• On site café
• On site complementary barista

Please refer the Job description for details