Intern – Tax

450 Eli Lilly Kinsale Limited; Kinsale; Hybrid; EUR 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Lilly invites applications for a Tax Intern position in Kinsale starting January 2027 for an 8‑month period. The role covers data gathering, tax reporting, VAT and EC Sales List duties, and collaboration with the Global Tax Team to support compliance.

The site combines 4 days onsite work with 1 day remote work to balance learning and exposure. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a finance/accounting degree program and plan to pursue professional tax or accounting qualifications, with strong Excel

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a third level education, ready for student placement.
• Interest in pursuing a professional tax or accounting qualification post degree.
• Strong technical/analytical skills (including Microsoft Excel).

Responsibilities

• Data gathering and analysis for tax reporting and compliance.
• Assist VAT, Intrastat and EC Sales List reporting.
• Support routine tax process reviews and efficiency initiatives.
• Learn and apply AI tools to existing processes where appropriate.
• Contribute to transfer pricing documentation and analytics.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Finance, Commerce, Business, or Accounting

MSc Accounting or Tax

Tools

AI tools

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, self‑less work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Eli Lilly Kinsale Internship 2027 Intern – Tax Positions:

Start date: January 2027

Duration: 8 months

Salary: €30,500

Location: Lilly Dunderrow Kinsale

Type: 4 days onsite 1 day work from home

Course Eligibility: BSc in Finance, Commerce, Business, or Accounting. MSc Accounting or Tax

The Lilly Kinsale manufacturing operation is located in Dunderrow, close to the historic and scenic town of Kinsale, Co Cork. The mission of the Kinsale facility is to support the commercialisation, manufacture and supply of many of the newest medicines in Lilly’s portfolio. Production of medicines commenced in Kinsale in 1981 and today the manufacturing campus in Kinsale employs around 1,200 people and uses chemical and peptide synthesis, and biotechnology manufacturing processes to make active ingredients for medicines across all therapeutic areas referenced above. The site also works in close partnership with the Lilly global research and development function in the areas of process development and optimisation across all three manufacturing platforms.

Job Description:

The Tax Team in Kinsale is responsible for tax compliance and reporting across all Lilly entities in Ireland. This role will work with other members of the Kinsale Tax Team and Global Tax Team to prepare and complete reports and returns.

Responsibilities:

• Data gathering and analysis for tax reporting, tax compliance, tax accounting, tax forecasting and tax return preparation.
• Assist with VAT, Intrastat and EC Sales List reporting with exposure to tax rules across European jurisdictions.
• Support the Tax Team with routine process reviews.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, contributing fresh ideas to enhance efficiency within the Tax Team.
• Learn and apply AI tools to existing processes where appropriate.
• Support global tax compliance initiatives such as transfer pricing documentation.
• Capture and summarize profitability data points to support analytics for broader use within the Global Tax Team.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in third level education and ready to pursue student placement as part of an undergraduate/masters programme.
• Interest in pursuing a professional tax or accounting qualification post third level.
• Strong technical/analytical skills (including Microsoft Excel).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is € - € Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

Benefits:

• eligibility to participate in a pension plan
• vacation benefits
• eligibility for healthcare benefits
• flexible benefits (if applicable) life insurance and death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

#WeAreLillyUKandIreland At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly