Graduate Consultant, Innovation Funding

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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