Senior Tax Manager – Tax Reporting, UK Tax Compliance

AstraZeneca

. Support preparation and review of UK corporation tax computations and other UK obligations, including patent box and capital allowances claims .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeCambridge • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in UK corporate tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax computations, and the ability to monitor and implement changes in UK tax legislation. Proficient in process management, automation, and providing strategic tax advice to support business operations.

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Hard Skills

UK Corporation Tax ComputationsPatent Box ClaimsCapital Allowances ClaimsCorporate Interest Restriction RulesControlled Foreign Companies Risk AssessmentsTax ReportingTax Provisions PreparationGroup Planning and ForecastingSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceTax Process Automation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsResearch SkillsOrganizational SkillsDelegation SkillsDeadline Management

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCAACACTA

Industry Keywords

Corporate Criminal Offence LegislationSenior Accounting Officer RegimeHMRC Audit QueriesStatutory Auditors CollaborationTax Governance Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support preparation and review of UK corporation tax computations and other UK obligations, including patent box and capital allowances claims
Delegate and review analysis supporting tax activities prepared by finance colleagues
Support wider tax governance processes, including Corporate Criminal Offence legislation and Senior Accounting Officer regime obligations
Review and advise on UK tax issues, including Corporate Interest Restriction rules and Controlled Foreign Companies risk assessments
Monitor UK tax legislation changes, assess implications, and design process changes
Liaise with UK accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely information for tax reporting, tax computations, and audit queries
Prepare responses to HMRC audit queries and participate in HMRC meetings and negotiations
Provide day-to-day tax advice to the UK business and assess project implications for UK compliance and tax accounting
Prepare quarterly and year-end UK tax provisions for reporting and Group consolidation, complying with Sarbanes-Oxley processes and collaborating with statutory auditors
Contribute to group planning and forecasting cycles
Drive process efficiencies through automation and AI

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified tax professional with ACCA, ACA, or CTA
Good accounting skills
Significant experience in UK corporate tax compliance and reporting
Ability to monitor changes in UK tax legislation, assess business impact, and translate changes into updated processes or controls
Experience contributing to group planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles from a tax perspective
Strong analytical and research skills
Ability to utilise technology effectively to operate tax processes
Ability to lead and progress numerous actions in a coordinated and organised manner
Efficient process management and delegation skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Interest or experience in automation and AI-enabled process improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible employee benefits fund
Holiday purchase
Flexible time off
Pension contributions
Share Save Plans
Performance recognition scheme
Competitive, generous remuneration package