Senior Tax Manager - 6 Month FTC

Summary

Why Dechra?

Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra.

A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we're a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple - to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally.

If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on.

The Opportunity

To support the Head of Tax and the Group Tax Team across a wide range of corporate tax governance, compliance and reporting responsibilities and ongoing day-to-day support in respect of general tax including VAT and employment taxes advice. Additionally, you will support and advise on various Group Tax activities such as structuring, NBD and M&A activities and act as Tax Partner to several of the Group's Finance Business Partners, staying close to Dechra's business in a range of territories and keeping stakeholders across the Group informed of changes in tax legislation and regulation.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

Tax Compliance (working/liaising with tax advisers as necessary)

• Oversight of the Group's tax compliance programme including review of UK and international subsidiary filings (preparation and submission of corporate tax returns is outsourced to EY).
• Working with EY on corporate interest restriction calculations, patent box calculations and the R&D claim for the UK tax returns
• Management of withholding taxes (including filing CT61 returns in the UK)
• Managing the tax risk register and the programme of tax controls testing

Tax Reporting

• Preparation of year-end tax accounting and reporting liaising with Head of Reporting and Group's tax advisers (for both group accounts and local statutory accounts)
• Cash flow forecasting for tax
• Management of audit of tax process including preparation of technical papers
• Assistance with analysis of ETR to support Reforecast, Budget and Strategic Planning processes
• Assistance with adopting US GAAP tax reporting and quarterly close processes (with Big 4 support)

Projects and Advisory

• Provide tax advice on ad-hoc projects such as IP management and R&D reliefs
• Input to Group structuring, NBD and M&A projects
• Repatriation and Financing strategies
• Implementation of new control and governance processes

General Tax

• Ongoing day-to-day support in respect of general tax including VAT and employment taxes liaising with advisers as needed
• Remain up to date with evolving tax landscape and help raise Tax awareness of internal stakeholders across the Group

The Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We know that individuals' unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce. For this role, we're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Good systems skills, particularly in Excel and Word
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Self-motivated and proactive in all aspects of the role
• Strong communication skills
• CTA and / or ACCA / ATT / ACA qualified
• Extensive experience in corporate tax in multinational groups, ideally gained from working at a large accountancy firm or in an in-house Corporate Tax role

Additional Information:

• This role is based in Northwich / hybrid

What we can offer you:

• 33 days annual (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assurance
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Car Allowance (discretionary)
• Discounted Pet Food

About the Company

If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers.

Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture. Any questions or queries, please contact us at