Tax Analyst

Reed; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering life sciences company in Cambridge seeks a Tax Analyst to prepare tax claims and returns while collaborating with external advisors. The role requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience in tax, and familiarity with GAAP or IFRS standards. Candidates can expect a comprehensive benefits package including health care programs and opportunities for career development in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care programs

Paid time off

Positive working environment

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a tax-focused role.
• Familiarity with tax compliance, reporting, and planning processes.
• Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare UK Research & Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) and Patent Box claims.
• Collaborate with external advisors to prepare UK and international tax returns.
• Calculate or review corporate tax payments.

Skills

Tax compliance knowledge

Collaboration with external advisors

Experience in a tax-focused role

Education

Relevant qualification (e.g., ATT, ACA/ACCA/CTA)

Tools

Accounting or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle)

Job description

Tax Analyst

• Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
• Annual Salary: £45,000

Join our client - a pioneering company within the life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology sectors. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in areas such as cancer research, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders. Their collaborative environment ensures that progress in science is a collective effort, and they invite you to bring your expertise to help innovate at the speed of life.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Prepare UK Research & Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) and Patent Box claims.
• Collaborate with external advisors to prepare UK and international tax returns.
• Calculate or review corporate tax payments and ensure timely settlement across the group.
• Prepare US GAAP tax provisions, including return-to-provision adjustments.
• Prepare the PAYE Settlement Agreement, CT61, and VAT return, in conjunction with accounting teams.
• Contribute to ad-hoc tax projects and strategic initiatives as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Working towards or recently completed a relevant qualification (e.g., ATT, part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CTA).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a tax-focused role.
• Familiarity with tax compliance, reporting, and planning processes.
• Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS accounting standards.

It would be a plus if you also possess:

• Some experience in an in-house role.
• Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle).

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health care programs.
• Paid time off and other valuable benefits.
• A fantastic positive working environment
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.

If you have the necessary skill set please apply online today!