Job Description

R&D Tax Manager

Application Deadline: 30 April 2026

Department: Tax (Direct)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

BDO are looking for an ambitious, high-achieving Corporate Tax Manager seeking a new challenge in a progressive and forward-thinking Tax Department. This position offers opportunities for progression, challenging projects, and learning and development in a collaborative environment.

In this role you will be managing the compilation of financial claims for R&D Tax Credit. This will include engaging directly with clients to ascertain the potentially eligible items of expenditure for the purposes of the R&D Tax Credit. This position will further provide an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop an understanding of the impact of various Government innovation incentives on businesses.

You will be working directly and collaboratively with colleagues up to partner level, with significant direct client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• The examination of client operations and processes to determine costs which qualify for relevant R&D incentives, developing the appropriate methodology to be applied to such costs and the methods to maximise those incentives.
• The planning, organisation, and execution of the financial portion of engagements, including meetings / discussions with claimant’s financial personnel.
• Responsibility for the project management of clients/assignments to ensure service delivery in line with client expectations.
• Client assistance in certain discussions / audits that may arise with the Revenue Commissioners.
• Mentoring / training more junior members of the team.
• Carrying out technical research necessary to support client engagement and for internal/external thought leadership commentary.
• Assist with and the ability to identify new products or services to existing and potential clients.
• Assistance with the management of fee and collection targets.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• CTA with minimum 3 years PQE
• Strong technical knowledge
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and client service ethos
• Adaptable to change
• Commercially minded

Benefits

Office Facilities

• State of the art high tech office in a Central Dublin City Centre location
• Onsite gym, with changing & shower facilities
• Secure bike parking
• Onsite café with complimentary barista

Health Benefits & Leave Entitlements

• Together Anywhere Leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Take a Me Day
• Adoptive, Paternity, Fertility & Maternity Leave
• Mini Health Assessments
• Digital Doctor access
• Expanded Health Insurance providers

Work Equipment & Resources

• Mobile Phone & Laptop
• Annual Professional Subscription
• Career Progression
• L&D initiatives

Income Benefits

• Annual travel allowance
• Life Assurance
• Increased pension contribution
• Income Protection