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The Position

Tax Specialist UK & IRL (Hybrid role 2/3days in the office)

The Position

The tax specialist will cover all UK and Irish taxes and will have a focus on tax compliance and reporting, with opportunities to be involved in advisory aspects. The position involves working closely and in collaboration with the business and the accounting services and tax functions locally and globally as well as external tax advisers.

Key responsibilities

Support the management of the direct and indirect tax compliance processes (namely corporation tax, VAT, plastics tax), which are undertaken by the in house tax team, the accounting shared services centre and/or outsourced to external tax advisers ensuring all deadlines are adhered to Support the oversight of the monthly group and annual statutory accounts reporting processes as they relate to tax, which are undertaken by the accounting shared services centre ensuring all deadlines are adhered toAssist the team dealing with any tax enquires or queries from HMRCSupport the team to provide tax guidance, advice and support across all taxes to the business and wider organisation Annual PSA preparation and submission (assisted by an external provider)Assist on various ad hoc tasks, projects and transactions including tax governance related issuesSupport the implementation of the Global tax policies, including transfer pricing

Essential qualities

Experience in a multinational company either in a tax (preferable) or finance function with exposure to taxes, or from an accounting and tax services advisory firmProfessional qualifications in tax (preferable) and accounting. Ideally bothGood understanding of UK corporate tax and VATExperience in transfer pricing, UK R&D and Irish taxes an advantageWorks independently within guidelines and policies, with minimal guidanceGood accounting knowledge and familiarity to use business IT systems – Microsoft Office, SAP 4/HANA and Google etcStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsProcess oriented and problem solving mind set, attention to detailCommunication skills both providing information and gathering information, ability to create network inside and outside of the finance and taxes area

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways and airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 1,500 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions.

Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.