A global pharmaceuticals business based in the Cheshire West and Chester area who are looking for an In-house Tax Assistant Manager. The role primarily supports the Group Tax Manager including management of Group tax compliance. Additionally, you will support various Group tax activities such as structuring and M & A work, and providing support to the Head of Transfer Pricing in respect of various transfer pricing projects.

Client Details

This is a market-leading, global pharmaceuticals business based in the Cheshire area. They have an in-house tax team and are looking to expand on this due to continued growth.

Description

Key Responsibilities

This is a varied role with mixed responsibilities including corporate tax, transfer pricing, deferred tax, direct and indirect taxes. In particular:

UK Corporate Tax Compliance

• Preparation and filing of UK tax returns.
• Calculation and payment of UK quarterly payments and group relief.
• Prepare and file UK Research and Development Credit.
• Management of overseas corporate tax compliance.
• Corporate Interest Restriction compliance and management.
• Management of withholding taxes.
• Operation of Corporate Tax Controls.

Tax Reporting

• Preparation of interim (and support for year-end) tax reporting (direct support to Group Tax Manager) and Budget cycle.
• Assistance with analysis of ETR.
• Advisory on ad-hoc projects.
• Input to Group structuring and M&A projects.
• Repatriation strategies.

Transfer Pricing Support

• Assistance with transfer pricing documentation and policies
• Assistance with maintenance and data gathering in respect of quarterly transfer pricing adjustments.
• Support to build and maintain Country-by-Country Reporting model.
• Ongoing day-to-day support in respect of general tax including VAT, employment taxes advice and transfer pricing tasks as needed.
• Remain up to date with evolving tax landscape.

Profile

The successful In-house Tax Assistant Manager will have:

• Minimum 2 years UK corporate tax experience, ideally gained from working at an accountancy firm or an in-house tax role
• Up to date knowledge of relevant tax legislation and experience in tax accounting
• An awareness/experience of indirect taxes would be an advantage
• Previous experience of transfer pricing is desirable but not essential
• Ideally be ACA / ACCA / ATT or CTA qualified or working towards this.

Job Offer

As In-house Tax Assistant Manager you would receive:

£40,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience

A wide range of additional benefits.