Senior Tax Accountant

Sanofi Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Parental leave 14 weeks

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sanofi in Reading, UK is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to lead end-to-end UK & Ireland tax compliance within the A2R organization, balancing tax reporting with accounting support. The role is 80% tax compliance and 20% accounting, handling VAT, Corporation Tax, VAT returns, Group Loss Allocation, and other UK tax obligations while maintaining SOX controls and TaxRisk.

The candidate should hold ATT/CTA or ACCA, have strong IFRS/UK tax knowledge, excellent communication, and enjoy a

Qualifications

• Education: Professional qualification in tax (ATT or CTA) or accounting qualification.
• Good understanding of relevant Finance processes including IFRS (i.e. IAS 12). Good knowledge of the UK tax legislation including corporate tax, WHT, VAT.
• Problem solving and ability to exercise good business judgment in a fast-paced working environment with prioritizing capacity.
• Very good communicator with an ability to discuss on executive level within Sanofi and externally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely quarterly reporting of tax balances and risks (IFRS) for the Sanofi group.
• Maintain the Taxrisk database and SOX controls; communicate issues to the UKIE Head of Tax.
• Prepare local statutory Tax disclosures under IAS 12 for UK accounts and corporation tax returns.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

UK tax legislation

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Education

ATT/CTA

Bachelor's degree

ACCA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job title: Senior Tax Accountant

Location: Reading, UK

About the job

As we continue to transform the practice of medicine, to facilitate this transformation, Global Finance Services within Business Operations organization, is organized to drive to the next chapter of Sanofi’s strategy in centralizing our fragmented activities, modernizing our operations and focusing on performance & value delivery. A2R (Accounts to Report) is an end-to-end process organization that consolidates the following activities: Fixed assets, Intercompany Accounting, Bank Accounting, General Ledger Accounting and closing, Cost Accounting, Tax accounting, Financial and Statutory Reporting, Master Data. Senior Tax Accountant will have the overall accountability of the end-to-end tax compliance operations and support accounting topics for UK and Ireland to ensure sustainable processes as per Core Model guidelines (this role will be 80% tax compliance – 20% Accounting). This role is based in UK Reading office and part of the A2R organization within the Global Finance Services (GFS) organization.

Main responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate quarterly reporting of tax balance and risks to the Sanofi group (IFRS), and to assist other team members in UKIE as required.
• Maintain the Taxrisk database and SOX controls and communicate all issues to the UKIE Head of Tax and complete the internal quarterly TaxRisk reporting.
• Preparation of local statutory Tax disclosures under IAS 12 for inclusion in audited UK statutory accounts and UK Corporation tax returns and produce adequate back up of all tax adjustments.
• Calculation of true ups to current and deferred tax balances following submission of CIT returns to tax authorities, including true up and settlement of group relief balances.
• Prepare and submit local CIR (Corporate Interest Restriction) returns and local tax returns to HMRC, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Prepare and submit local Group Loss Allocation Statements (GLAS) to HMRC, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Calculate PSA (PAYE Settlement Agreement), gather and analyze data, submit to HMRC, and coordinate tax payments, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Prepare and submit STBV (Short Term Business Visitors) EP Appendix 4 information to HMRC, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Demonstrate understanding of VAT implications of both domestic and cross-border goods flows, with a strong track record of ensuring accurate and timely preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns for the UK and Ireland.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery and submission of various returns such as Plastic Packaging Tax, Payroll Settlement Agreement and Withholding Tax (CT61).
• Accurately and punctually prepare UK group tax computations for submission to HMRC, including analysis of tax-sensitive accounts, capital allowance reviews, and R&D claims and work with the UKIE Head of Tax to investigate and analyze responses to any HMRC enquiries and on any projects as required.
• Prepare and submit share scheme filings to HMRC, including data gathering and upload, as well as application for certificates of residence as required.
• Preparation of CBCR (country by country reporting) reconciliations to the Group Tax Department (when applicable).
• Support A2R team on the closing activities including monthly journal booking and approval and performing reconciliations and data checks.
• Prepare and coordinate the Pillar 2 reporting for the UKIE.

Skills, Experience & Knowledge requirements

• Education: Professional qualification in tax (ATT or CTA) or accounting qualification Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent (ACCA certification is a plus)
• Skill and Knowledge: Good understanding of relevant Finance processes including IFRS (i.e. IAS 12). Good knowledge of the UK tax legislation including corporate tax, WHT, VAT. Problem solving and ability to exercise good business judgment in a fast-paced working environment with prioritizing capacity. Very good communicator with an ability to discuss on executive level within Sanofi and externally. Positive thinking, flexible and an exceptional team player with agile and proactive mindset, ability to work independently with minimal supervision. SAP knowledge is desirable but not essential.
• Experience: Significant post qualification in-house experience in tax International background with exposure to multicultural environment. Experience of working within a HUB model. Experience of working with professional team of tax professionals and accountants. Experience of AlphaTax (Desirable)

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

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EEO & Diversity

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role. If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.

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