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R&D Financial Analyst

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R&D Financial Analyst - Belfast (Hybrid)
MCS Group is delighted to be working with a successful Accountancy Firm in Belfast to source an R&D Financial Analyst to join their expanding team.
The Company:
One of the largest Accountancy firms in Belfast, recently acquired by a large group. The company re-brand has helped with image in the market and now part of a bigger group providing better opportunities/work/clients - getting more work from wider group from UK clients with NI/ROI entities. Now is the perfect time to join this growing firm.
The Benefits:
As a successful R&D Financial Analyst, you will receive the following:
- £30,000-£40,000+
- 23 days + 10 stats (can purchase 5 days extra)
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working hours
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- Pension
- Income Protection
- Medical (can opt in)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health & Well-being
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The Role:
As a successful R&D Financial Analyst, you will have the following duties:
- Collate and analyse client financial information for R&D Tax claims
- Prepare R&D claim cost schedules and supporting calculations
- Reconcile figures and identify any gaps or inconsistencies
- Work across multiple client files, ensuring accurate and timely completion
The Person:
The successful R&D Financial Analyst will meet the following criteria:
- Finance, accounting, audit, tax or R&D Tax experience
- Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
- High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- Good communication and problem-solving skills


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To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on 02896935506 or b.dempster@mcsgroup.jobs
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Finance
- Accounting
- R&D Tax
- Excel
- Financial Analysis
- R&D Tax Relief
- Reconciliations
- HMRC Compliance
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