Tax Associate – Research & Development (R&D) and Tax Incentives

at  Forvis Mazars Ireland Limited

Forvis Mazars, the smart choice
Forvis Mazars in Ireland is a leading professional services firm with ambitious growth plans and over 800 staff based in Dublin, Galway and Limerick. We are an integral part of Forvis Mazars Group, an internationally integrated partnership with over 50,000 professionals operating in over 100 countries and territories around the world. Our strategic framework drives positive and meaningful impact for our people, the environment and local communities while delivering unmatched client experience to our clients.

WHY JOIN US

Our people are ambassadors and leaders and have a bold entrepreneurial spirit to shape the future of our industry and the communities within which we serve. We empower and develop our teams to become professionals of the highest calibre in technical and client excellence. Our people first approach offers our teams a caring work environment which promotes belonging and inclusivity of all cultures and perspectives.
We are looking for a tax associate to join our R&D Tax Group. Working in this group, you will be working with innovative domestic and international companies, compiling R&D tax credit claims, corresponding with clients, colleagues and the Irish Revenue Commissioners.

• Preparation and filing of R&D tax credit claims
• Assisting the management team in maintaining and developing the firms relationship with a portfolio of clients including co-ordination of service offerings from other departments
• Engaging as a key part of an integrated client service team working on a wide range of assignments in a manner that assists in achieving client satisfaction and firm wide financial goals
• Involvement in business development and marketing initiatives
• Interest in pursuing a Tax qualification
• Working towards, or have recently been awarded an honours or Masters degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, IT or Computer Science
• Experience of managing of client relationships
• Fluent English with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent organisational and planning capabilities
• Ability to work to deadlines and deliver under pressure
• Excellent computer-literacy skills