Tax Accountant - Industry

Limerick
Contract
Full-time

29 days ago

A leading global medtech company is seeking an experienced R&D Tax Accountant to join their Engineering & Technology Development team in Limerick. This newly created role will take ownership of the company's R&D tax credit and grant incentive submissions, acting as the subject matter expert on Irish tax relief schemes including R&D tax credits, Knowledge Development Box (KDB), capital allowances, and government grants (Revenue, IDA, EI).Offering a hybrid working model (min. 3 days onsite) and flexible hours, this role is ideal for someone with a strong tax or finance background, preferably from a regulated manufacturing or technology-driven industry. This role will be an inital 12 month contract.Key Responsibilities

Lead preparation and submission of R&D tax credit and grant claims
Act as primary contact for Revenue, IDA, and Enterprise Ireland on audit and compliance matters
Guide internal teams on eligible spend and incentive structuring
Track claims and funding forecasts across multiple projects
Maintain audit-ready documentation and stay up to date with legislative changes
Partner with Engineering, Legal, and external advisors to ensure robust and compliant submissions

Person Specification & Qualifications

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Tax, or related field (essential)
3-5+ years' experience in tax advisory, financial reporting, or incentive funding in Ireland
In-depth knowledge of Irish R&D tax credits, KDB, and grant funding frameworks
Experience in a highly regulated or innovation-led industry (e.g., MedTech, AgriTech, Pharma, Semiconductors)
Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills
ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualification (preferred but not essential)

Morgan McKinley

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