Tax Analyst

As a Tax Analyst, you will support the Tax Manager in delivering accurate, timely and compliant tax activities for the UK and Ireland, with a particular focus on VAT compliance.

The role combines hands on data analysis for tax with opportunities to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

There are also opportunities to support tax related queries and projects across the human pharmaceutical and animal health businesses.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of VAT returns, ensuring appropriate controls are in place, high quality and timely submission.
• Provide guidance to business teams on tax related matters and provide input into projects that have an impact on tax.
• Prepare and review tax data analysis and calculations to support corporation tax payments, returns and tax provisioning.
• Manage tax compliance timelines by collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders for the tax function.
• Support the preparation of Research and Development Tax Credit claims, with Senior Accounting Officer requirements, tax forecasting and financial statement reviews.

Requirements

• Strong practical knowledge of the UK VAT rules. Hands on experience of VAT compliance and supporting indirect tax queries and projects. Knowledge of Irish VAT would be an advantage.
• Degree-level education or equivalent is preferred. A relevant accounting or tax qualification (e.g. ATT or equivalent) or progress towards one is required.
• Strong tax data analysis skills, with the ability to review information from multiple sources and identify issues or inconsistencies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Good understanding of UK and Ireland corporation tax accounting and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of SAP and corporate tax reporting tools would be an advantage.
• Experience with Research and Development Tax Credit schemes would be an advantage.

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