R&D Tax & Grant Funding Specialist

VANRATH are delighted to be working on an exclusive role with a dynamic and fast-growing firm, offering an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified chartered accountant who is ambitious and driven. This role is ideal for someone with a strong desire to work in the R&D and UK grant funding schemes, with a focus on meticulous attention to detail and excellent client relationships. If you have a passion for helping businesses navigate the complexities of funding and grants, while also building relationships that lead to further opportunities, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What’s in it for you?

• Career Development: As a newly qualified chartered accountant, this is an exciting chance to work in a growing firm with substantial opportunities for career progression in R&D tax and grant funding schemes.
• Vibrant Culture: Work in a lively, energetic office environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration, personal development, and team success.
• Competitive Salary & Bonus: Enjoy a competitive salary with an excellent bonus structure, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
• Work-Life Balance: A 8-5 work schedule, with a half-day on Fridays, ensuring you have time to recharge and enjoy your personal life.
• Networking Opportunities: Work across Northern Ireland, Ireland, and occasional travel to the UK, broadening your professional network and experience.

What you will do:

• Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring you understand their commercial goals and help them access the funding and grants that support their growth.
• R&D and Grant Funding: Play a key role in managing the R&D tax relief claims process, as well as UK government grant funding schemes, ensuring clients maximise the available opportunities.
• Attention to Detail: You’ll be responsible for ensuring meticulous attention to detail in the numbers for drawdowns on grants and funding, ensuring compliance with the relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Identify Further Opportunities: Work closely with clients to understand their business needs, uncovering potential for further funding opportunities and fostering long-term relationships.
• Collaboration: Work as part of a dynamic team, collaborating with colleagues to manage projects and deliver exceptional client service across Northern Ireland, Ireland, and the UK.

What you will need:

• Qualifications: A newly qualified chartered accountant with experience in audit, corporate finance, or tax – all backgrounds will be considered.
• Client Relationship Skills: You should have a natural ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, with a keen interest in understanding their business needs and helping them navigate funding opportunities.
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail is essential when managing funding and grants, particularly in relation to drawdowns and ensuring accuracy.
• Commercial Mindset: You’ll need the ability to understand the commercial relationship and identify potential funding opportunities for clients.
• Desire to Excel: This role requires a driven individual who is passionate about their work and has a strong desire to excel in their career.
• Flexibility & Travel: While the role is primarily based in the office, you’ll occasionally travel to the UK as part of client-facing activities.

If you’re an ambitious and career-driven chartered accountant looking for a dynamic role with fantastic progression opportunities, this is an exceptional opportunity to take your career to the next level.

What's the next step?
If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence.

Why VANRATH will help you secure your next role:
Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a demonstrable track record in pairing the best local talent with leading local businesses.