Tax Analyst

Boehringer Ingelheim; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Tax Analyst to support the Tax Manager in delivering accurate, timely and compliant tax activities for the UK and Ireland, with a focus on VAT compliance. This fixed-term 12-month contract offers opportunities to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across human pharmaceutical and animal health businesses.

The role involves hands-on data analysis for tax, managing VAT returns, and contributing to R&D tax credit claims and tax forecasting.

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of UK VAT rules.
• Excellent data analysis skills across multiple data sources.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Solid understanding of UK and Ireland corporation tax accounting and compliance.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

THE POSITION

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.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

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

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK, demonstrating our commitment to building an exceptional workplace through strong people practices and supportive HR policies.

To learn more about why BI is a great place to work, visit:

https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com