Graduate Consultant, Innovation Funding

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct client interviews with 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.
• 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 encouraged to apply.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• 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.