Tax Analyst - Staff - Qualcomm - Cambridge office, UK

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.; Hartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in England is seeking an experienced Tax Analyst to join their global tax team. The role involves assisting in direct tax reporting and compliance, managing tax audits, and collaborating with external advisors. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in tax or accounting roles, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor's degree. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme, medical insurance, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Salary, stock and performance related bonus

Employee stock purchase scheme

Pension scheme

Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Subsidised gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a tax or accounting role.
• Tax accounting and reporting experience is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct tax reporting and compliance for Qualcomm in the UK and Europe.
• Support quarterly reporting on ETR and entity forecasts.
• Manage and file direct tax returns with external advisors.
• Assist with tax audits and transfer pricing documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Tax Analyst - Staff will be a key member of Qualcomm's global tax team, reporting to the Manager - Tax based in the UK. This individual will assist with the direct tax reporting and compliance for the Qualcomm entities in the UK and Europe and assist the EMEA tax team in supporting the business from a direct tax perspective. They will work closely with the regional tax and finance teams as well as the functional tax and trade teams (Provision, Planning, Domestic, and Trade) in managing and providing a coordinated and proactive approach on tax topics/projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct tax reporting (US GAAP and local GAAP) and compliance for the Qualcomm UK entities. This includes supporting the Manager - Tax in managing and working with external advisors for preparation of all aspects of the UK corporate tax returns, including patent box, RDEC claims and Pillar 2 compliance obligations.
• Assist the Manager - Tax in managing and working with external advisors for the preparation, review and timely filing of the direct tax returns for Qualcomm entities in select countries in EMEA.
• Support quarterly reporting on ETR, entity forecasts, cash and ROs.
• Assist with any tax audits in countries responsible for, leveraging internal functional expertise and service providers as required.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction reviews.
• Support compliance with U.S. and Local tax regulations (e.g. MDR, SOX, SAF-T, Pillar 2).
• Support any local and international projects arising from supply chain changes, M&A, business transformations or external law changes (e.g. BEPS, tax reforms etc.).
• Support simplification initiatives including legal entity simplification and improving processes that are owned by and/or impact tax.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a tax or accounting role, with at least 1 year of corporation tax experience in industry or practice.
• Tax accounting and reporting experience and understanding of accounting pronouncements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills: able to clearly communicate and present information in an easy-to-understand manner; able to deliver messages effectively verbally and in writing; Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.
• References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Benefits

• Salary, stock and performance related bonus
• Employee stock purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
• Relocation Assistance (If required)
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Enhanced Paternity Leave
• Menopause Support
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Voluntary Health Checks
• Global Wellbeing Days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Bicycle purchase scheme
• Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more