Group Tax Accountant

Unipharmedtech; Connecticut; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is hiring a key role in their Group Tax team. This position involves managing various tax compliance obligations and working collaboratively with finance and tax colleagues to optimize processes. Ideal candidates will be Irish Tax Institute qualified, possess strong Excel skills, and have a team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post-qualification experience in tax.
• Ability to identify control weaknesses and provide solutions.
• Professional ethics and motivation for a tax career.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance obligations including monthly corporation and deferred tax positions.
• Collaborate to establish a best-in-class tax control framework.
• Prepare statutory tax disclosures in financial statements.

Skills

Communication

Team-oriented mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Irish Tax Institute qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

This is a key role in the Group Tax team working with the Group Tax Controller and Group Head of Tax to manage the tax compliance obligations of Uniphar’s Medtech and Pharma divisions. The role will involve:

1. Working with relevant Finance colleagues to extract required data for timely compliance.
2. Collaborating with Tax Function colleagues to establish a best-in-class tax control framework.
3. Preparing statutory tax disclosures in financial statements.
4. Calculating monthly corporation and deferred tax positions and communicating with Controllers as part of monthly reporting.
5. Reconciling CT balance sheet balances to accounting periods and ROS records.
6. Preparing detailed tax packs for CT tax agents to optimize CT filing positions.
7. Ensuring preliminary tax obligations are met and tax cash is optimized.
8. Managing IXBRL filing requirements with external service providers.
9. Collaborating on form 46G submissions and assisting with Country by Country Reporting.
10. Handling Employment Taxes, including payroll tax control account reviews, employer reporting, and projects.
11. Managing VAT, including preparing VAT returns, reconciling VAT positions, and proactive communication with Revenue.
12. Ensuring data integrity of Master Data related to purchasing, sales, and tax classifications.
13. Preparing Intrastat and VIES reporting.
14. Reviewing Customs operations and declarations.
15. Supporting Revenue Compliance Interventions with documentation.
16. Participating in internal audit and projects to improve the Group Tax Control framework.

Requirements

• Irish Tax Institute qualified with 1-2 years post-qualification experience.
• Ability to identify control weaknesses and offer solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Professional ethics, motivation for tax career, mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and strong Excel skills; IT controls awareness.

Company Background

Uniphar plc, listed on Euronext Dublin and AIM London, is a leading provider in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, headquartered in Ireland with global offices.

The company has three divisions: Uniphar Medtech, Pharma, and Supply Chain & Retail, serving over 160 countries with more than 3,500 employees.

People & Culture

Uniphar values its people, fostering high-potential careers in a dynamic, innovative environment. The company emphasizes adaptability, leadership, and problem-solving skills among its staff.

Uniphar is an equal-opportunity employer, welcoming diverse responses.

Our Work Experience reflects our culture, values, sustainability commitments, recognition programs, and our dedicated team, who are disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble, and team-oriented, making us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.