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. #LI-RW1