R\u0026D Tax - Accounting Technician

Job description

  Have you got an accounting technician qualification and 1 year + work experience?
·  Would you like to be exposed to new and exciting technologies and state-of-the art innovations in a wide range of industries?
·  Would you like to gain valuable business experience?
·  Are you interested in joining a firm that delivers award winning training and opportunities for career progression? Whatever your reason is for wanting to look for a new job, joining our R&D tax practice may be the best next step for your career.
No previous experience of working with the R&D tax credit is necessary. Training will be provided.
Role
We are currently seeking to hire an Accounting Technician for a permanent role, based in Dublin.
We ideally need you to have the following on your CV:

·  An accounting technician qualification and membership of the Institute of Accounting Technicians.
·  An absolute minimum of one years post qualification experience, in a busy accounting environment or similar.
·  Demonstrable numerical skills/analytical skills.
·  Excellent communication skills, exceptional oral and written communications capabilities
·  Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with client personnel of all levels
·  Willingness to assume significant responsibility, ownership and accountability
·  Willingness to develop an in-depth understanding of the basic taxation aspects of R&D tax credit claims (training will be provided); previous R&D tax credit experience would be a bonus
·  Ability to work within a team environment and be self motivated
·  Ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously
·  Must have excellent MS office skills, particularly excel, power point and Word. Your work will be varied. Below will be some of your core responsibilities:

·  Working in a cross functional team environment to complete R&D tax credit claims for small, medium and large companies.
·  Analysing financial information and preparing reports detailing qualifying R&D projects.
·  Liaising with/assisting technical teams in respect of claims
·  Interacting with clients in relation to eligible expenditure
·  Reviewing and analysing detailed financial information
·  Preparing presentations and client communications
·  Planning, organising and executing engagements on time and within budget.
·  Successfully developing and managing client relationships
·  Developing an understanding of the R&D tax credit scheme
·  Assisting with fees and budgets

KPMG will provide the successful candidate with specialised training on the R&D tax credit scheme.
We offer more than just a career opportunity:

·  An in-house award winning team of training specialists who will help you achieve your career goals
·  Relocation assistance for those looking to move home to Ireland Team:
The R&D tax credit scheme is designed to incentivise companies based in Ireland to develop or enhance new products or processes. The incentive is provided through a corporation tax credit (which is also available as cash refund in certain circumstances when companies have an insufficient corporation tax liability). The R&D tax credit is available for qualifying R&D expenditure, including labour, materials, capital costs and certain overheads incurred in carrying out qualifying R&D activities within the European Economic Area by an Irish tax resident company.
Don't miss this opportunity to join our team of professionals as a finance consultant with our market leading R&D tax incentives practice.
Hard work is rewarded at KPMG:
We offer excellent remuneration packages at all levels. At this level the package includes an extremely competitive base salary, and a KPMG flexible benefits package.
Diversity:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Creating an inclusive culture where all our people achieve their potential is fundamental to our business. In addition, our employees have the option to avail of our flexible working policies/intelligent working arrangements. To learn more about diversity at KPMG, click here.
Apply:
If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Stephen Clerkin.
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