Associate Tax Director – Tax Reporting and UK Tax Compliance

AstraZeneca; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Cambridge is seeking an Associate Tax Director to oversee UK tax compliance and reporting processes. The role requires a qualified tax/accounting professional with excellent knowledge of UK corporation tax and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive salaries and a culture of collaboration, flexibility, and personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Solid accounting skills required.
• Ability to utilise technology effectively in tax processes.
• Lead and coordinate multiple actions efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK tax compliance and reporting processes.
• Manage responses to HMRC audit queries.
• Collaborate with UK accounting departments for accurate tax reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

UK corporation tax knowledge

Process management

Deadline management

Education

Qualified tax/accounting professional

Job description

Overview

Associate Tax Director – Tax Reporting and UK Tax Compliance
Location: Cambridge UK
Competitive salary & benefits package

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\'s most serious diseases. Here, employees are empowered to express different perspectives and are valued for ideas and creativity.

We’re looking for an Associate Tax Director to join our in-house Global Tax Operations team. If you are a qualified tax/accounting professional with significant UK direct tax and tax reporting experience, this is an opportunity to influence UK tax compliance and accounting in a FTSE 100 company.

Reporting to the Tax Director and supported by our Outsource Service Provider, Senior Tax Managers and the Tax Delivery Team, you will lead the delivery of UK direct tax compliance and support group tax reporting processes. You will be a hardworking and technically capable individual with a strong commercial outlook and a passion for learning AstraZeneca’s business and growth ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of all aspects of UK corporation tax computations, financial statement tax disclosures and other direct tax UK filing obligations to appropriate timelines and quality, partnering with our Outsource Service Provider.
• Oversee UK claims and elections including patent box, capital allowances claims and international and UK group processes such as corporate interest restrictions, Controlled Foreign Companies risk assessments, anti-hybrid risk assessments.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end tax provisions for the Group consolidation, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Support operation of wider tax governance processes, e.g. Corporate Criminal Offence, Senior Accounting Officer.
• Stay ahead of changes in UK tax legislation, assess implications to tax compliance and tax accounting and, where necessary, build changes in processes.
• Manage and prepare responses to HMRC audit queries and participate in meetings and negotiations with HMRC.
• Manage and develop team members, fostering a culture of growth and accountability within the team.
• Oversee scope of work and transactional analysis outputs provided by the Tax Delivery Team to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Collaborate with accounting departments within the UK to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information required for tax reporting, tax computations and audit queries.
• Provide day-to-day tax advice to the UK business and assess implications of projects on UK compliance and tax accounting.
• Drive process excellence and implement best practice process improvements across tax compliance.

Essential skills and experience

• Qualified tax/accounting professional with solid accounting skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills, and ability to utilise technology effectively to operate tax processes.
• Excellent knowledge of UK corporation tax.
• Ability to lead and progress numerous actions in a coordinated and organised manner.
• Efficient process management and delegation skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

We encourage in-person collaboration while respecting flexibility; AstraZeneca typically supports a minimum of three days per week in the office, with flexibility where possible.

Why AstraZeneca?

We strive to be a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. We value diversity, inclusion, lifelong learning, growth and development, and are on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Where can I find out more?

Our Social Media: Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Date Posted 05-Sept-2025

Closing Date 20-Sept-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates perform at their best. If you need adjustments, please complete the section in the application form.