Senior Manager - R&D Tax

Overview

Join a respected specialist consultancy in Dublin as a Senior Manager focusing on Irish R&D Tax. This role invites an experienced professional to lead and shape the continued growth of the Irish R&D Tax practice, combining technical expertise, leadership, client management, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of complex and high-value Irish R&D Tax Credit claims across diverse industries.
• Provide strategic advice on R&D Tax matters and act as a senior client contact.
• Review and approve detailed technical reports, financial calculations, and supporting documents.
• Lead client meetings and assist clients through Revenue enquiries as necessary.
• Ensure all claims meet high standards aligned with Irish legislation and Revenue guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with internal compliance teams during claim review and approval.
• Contribute to setting processes, standards, and approaches of the expanding Irish R&D Tax practice.
• Mentor and support growth and recruitment within the consulting team.
• Identify opportunities to enhance delivery quality and operational efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture centered around client success.
• Influence the strategic direction of the Irish business.
• Work with commercial teams to support new business and client expansion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, and referral partners.
• Represent the company at networking events, industry conferences, and client meetings.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience delivering Irish R&D Tax Credit claims, preferably within Big Four, mid-tier, or specialist consultancy environments.
• Proven ability to manage client portfolios and lead technical delivery teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growing the Irish R&D Tax practice.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Autonomy and significant influence over the Irish R&D Tax practice development.
• Chance to shape strategic direction, operational culture, processes, and service delivery.
• A collaborative workplace where your input and expertise are valued.
• Mentoring opportunities as the practice grows.
• Competitive salary paired with performance-based bonuses.
• Long-term career progression with investments in leadership and technical skill development.