Description:
When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.
We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.
A snapshot of your peer group:
- Third level Degree. Grade 2.1 minimum in Software Development or closely related discipline. Having an MSc in a relevant technical area would be a bonus but is not necessary for the role.
- Minimum 5 years work experience working as a Software Developer or in a research capacity in an academic environment.
- Demonstrable technical report writing skills.
- Good communication skills, exceptional oral and written communications capabilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with our clients' R&D teams.
- Strong ability to work both as part of a team and be self-directed.
- Willingness to assume responsibility, ownership and accountability.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Time management skills as well as the ability to work independently and handle multiple client projects simultaneously.
- Full Irish or EU driving license.
Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:
- Assisting the R&D team in providing advice to our clients across a broad spectrum of industries e.g., electronics, ICT and software development clients in relation to the eligibility of activities for the R&D tax credit, including attendance at meetings, liaising with clients' engineering leads, and review of internal documents.
- Researching and resolving queries both general and client specific in relation to the engineering/ technical aspects of the R&D tax credit.
- Gather technical information from our clients' R&D teams and drafting technical reports detailing qualifying R&D projects.
- Planning, organising and executing R&D engagements on time and within budget.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with our clients.
- This role involves an element of hybrid working (minimum of 3 days in the office).
- Prior experience with the R&D tax credit is NOT necessary. KPMG will provide the successful candidate with specialised training on the R&D tax credit scheme.