Programme: Graduate Programme
Location: Dublin
Business Area: Tax Consulting
Description and Requirements
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Graduate to join our team as a Tax Research and Development associate. You will work closely with many different companies within Ireland’s exciting technology landscape using your technical and scientific expertise to identify eligible R&D activities for the R&D tax credits. In this role, you will be responsible for helping our clients to document the activities for the R&D tax credits.
Responsibilities:
• Work with clients to understand their technology, products, and processes to identify R&D tax credit opportunities
• Participate in and conduct technical interviews to identify and document eligible R&D activities and expenditures
• Review and prepare technical documents to support R&D tax credit claims
• Provide technical and scientific support to clients and tax teams during R&D tax credit audits
• Stay up-to-date on scientific and technological developments in software industry
• Communicate complex technical and scientific concepts to clients and tax teams in a clear and concise manner
Requirements:
• Advanced degree (2:1 or higher) in a scientific or technical field, such as computer science, information technology, computer engineering or electronic engineering.
• Some experience of working in a scientific or technical role
• Some experience of technical writing
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a technical writing, consulting or advisory role
• Experience working with software development
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools, such as Excel, Alteryx, or Power BI
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for R&D, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
About KPMG
We hire circa 470 graduates each year from all degree disciplines to become Chartered Accountants and Consultants. Our graduates receive the best training from the award-winning KPMG Business School and work with a team of top professionals advising clients from all industry sectors.
With over 4,300 employees in Ireland, you will be joining Ireland’s largest and most successful professional services firm. Our graduates will become business leaders, and many will pursue the ACA qualification. We have the best professional exam results in the country and we invest €15 million per year in graduate-dedicated support and training.
We are the No.1 professional services firm in Ireland with revenues of €500 million, with clients spanning every industry sector.
For more information please visit: http://www.kpmg.ie/careers
Why Choose KPMG?
We take responsibility to ensure that you excel in your professional exams. Each year we invest €15 million in our employee training programme. Our exceptional success rate in the ACA exams is testament to this. Our best-in-class exam pass rate is 10% to 30% better than the national average and we consistently have many of our employees placed in the top ten results in the country.
We offer a competitive remuneration package alongside a range of financial and non-financial rewards, some of which include:
- Flexible Friday initiative with 3pm finish in June, July and August
- 3pm finish each Friday before bank holiday weekends
- Working on a hybrid and flexible basis, splitting your time between home, office and client sites, with flexible start and finish times
- 23 holidays per year with the option to purchase up to 7 additional days
- Personalised support with our one-to-one buddy system
- Opportunity to travel overseas through our Global Opportunities Programme
- Employee discount scheme and corporate offers e.g. gym membership
- Wellbeing initiatives including yoga, meditation and cook-alongs • Regular seminars on wellness-related topics e.g. exercise, diet, mental health
- Free KPMG digital doctor service
- Opportunity to engage in volunteering activities which allow you to make a real difference to communities and individuals through our Corporate Citizenship Programme
At KPMG we live by the key principle to be an environmental leader. KPMG are one of eleven companies in Ireland to commit to being net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Since 2010, we have reduced our carbon emissions by 73% and are currently running on 100% renewable energy.
We place Diversity & Inclusion at the core of our business. One of our key values is to ‘Come As You Are’ to work. We believe being inclusive and having a diverse workforce is key to our success.
KPMG is the proud winner of:
Awarded; KPMG is the winner of gradireland Best Internship Programme of the Year 2024. #2 Best Graduate Training & Development Programme 2024. #2 Best Sustainability in Graduate Recruitment 2024. Graduate Employer of the year 2021 and 2023. Best Graduate Recruitment Website 2022 and 2023. Listed in The Universum Most Attractive Employer for business students in Ireland 2019 – 2022.