Tax Manager UK - Remote

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global science leader is seeking a Tax Manager to manage R&D tax credits and incentives within the UK. This role requires a qualification in accounting or finance and a strong background in tax. The ideal candidate should be analytical, with advanced Excel skills and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a remote working option and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Competitive salary

Extensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have strong background in Tax.
• Background in R&D Tax Credits is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of incentives across various companies.
• Prepare and submit claims in compliance with local tax legislation.
• Provide expert guidance to internal business partners on optimising incentives.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualification in accounting, finance, or related field

Chartered Accountant or CTA preferred

Tools

Analytical tools

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

This role is fully remote within the UK, although occasional travel to our Cambridge office will be required

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our Clinical Research Group division, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #101 on the 2024 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $42 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.

Position Summary

The Tax Manager is primarily responsible for the preparation and submission of Research and Development tax credits and other incentives for Thermo Fisher Scientific group companies. Thermo Fisher Scientific is a large multi-national corporation with over 1,000 domestic and foreign subsidiaries and affiliates. This individual will play a key role with regard to optimising incentives for the group in their designated jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of incentives across various companies within the group

• Analyse activities to identify qualifying expenditure

• Prepare and submit claims in compliance with relevant local tax legislation

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting

• Support tax audits and address queries arising from submitted claims

• Provide expert guidance to internal business partners on optimising incentives

• Prepare forecasts and post accruals accordingly

• Keep abreast of changes in upcoming legislation

• Other ad hoc duties

The successful applicant will have the following

• A qualification in accounting, finance, or a related field - Chartered Accountant or CTA preferred

• Has a strong background in Tax

• Background in R&D Tax Credits (highly desirable)

• Must have an analytical mindset and has the ability to use excel at advanced level to review and manipulate large data sets

• Experience of using analytical tools

• Strong communication skills

• The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently

• Attention to detail

People management experience is not essential but strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level is key.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognise the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at Thermo Fisher Scientific you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development programme, ensuring you reach your potential.

As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where we truly value a work-life balance. We’ve grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organisation but with a local feel.