Why Ryan?

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits


• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)


• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement


• LinkedIn Learning Subscription


• Flexible Work Environment


• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service


• Accelerated Career Path


• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

As a Graduate Consultant within our Innovation Funding team in Northern Ireland, you will help clients identify and claim valuable Research & Experimentation (R&E) Tax Credits, commonly known as R&D Tax Credits. Working alongside experienced consultants, managers, engineers, and tax professionals, you will support innovative companies across a wide range of industries to understand their research and development activities and maximize available incentives.



This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who enjoys problem-solving, analysing data, engaging with technical professionals, and learning how innovation and tax policy intersect to support business growth.



The role is project-based and may involve spending time at client sites, working directly with engineers, scientists, software developers, and other technical specialists to understand their projects and document qualifying activities.




Key Responsibilities:



People

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.


• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across multiple service lines.


• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to build technical, tax, and consulting expertise.

Client

• Support interviews with client engineering, scientific, software, and technical personnel to understand innovation activities.


• Assist in drafting project summaries and technical reports that support R&D tax credit claims.


• Respond to client requests and help deliver projects on time and to a high standard.


• Participate in meetings with client finance, tax, and technical teams.


• Collaborate with colleagues across Federal Income Tax and International Tax teams on broader client projects where required.

Value

• Assist senior team members in developing client proposals, presentations, and planning strategies.


• Support project planning activities and help manage key deliverables.


• Gather, organize, and analyse large volumes of financial and project-related data.


• Build and maintain detailed calculation models using Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.


• Assist in evaluating project costs and activities for qualification under relevant R&D tax legislation.


• Support the preparation of R&D tax credit calculations and client deliverables.


• Conduct research into tax, technical, and industry-related topics.


• Perform other duties and project work as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• No prior R&D tax experience required.


• A bachelor's degree is required, with a strong academic record. Candidates pursuing or holding a master's degree in a relevant discipline are also encouraged to apply.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Curiosity and a genuine interest in innovation, technology, and business.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a project-based environment.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from experienced professionals.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.


• Ability to analyse data and communicate complex information clearly to different audiences.

Why Join Us?

• Structured graduate training and development.


• Exposure to innovative companies and cutting-edge technologies.


• Career progression within a growing innovation funding and tax consulting practice.


• A collaborative environment that supports continuous learning and professional growth.

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