Senior Tax Accountant (Fixed term)

Location: Reading, UK; based in the Reading office

Company

hirify.global is a global pharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines and improving health outcomes.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end tax compliance operations and provide accounting support for the UK and Ireland, with an 80% tax and 20% accounting focus.
• Prepare and submit UK and Ireland tax returns, including corporation tax, VAT, CIR, GLAS, PSA, STBV, Plastic Packaging Tax, withholding tax, and share scheme filings.
• Prepare UK statutory tax disclosures under IAS 12, group tax computations, CBCR reconciliations, and Pillar 2 reporting.
• Maintain the TaxRisk database and SOX controls, report tax balances and risks, and support HMRC enquiries.
• Calculate current and deferred tax true-ups, group relief settlements, and coordinate tax payments.
• Support A2R closing activities through journal booking and approval, reconciliations, and data checks.

Requirements

• Professional tax qualification such as ATT or CTA, or an accounting qualification; a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or an equivalent qualification.
• Significant post-qualification in-house tax experience and experience working with tax professionals and accountants.
• Good understanding of finance processes and IFRS, particularly IAS 12.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation, including corporate tax, withholding tax, and VAT.
• Experience in an international, multicultural, and hub-based environment, with the ability to work independently and communicate at executive level.
• SAP knowledge is desirable; AlphaTax experience is also desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, future-focused environment centered on advancing medicine and improving patient outcomes.
• Opportunities for professional growth through promotion or international and lateral career moves.
• Rewards package recognizing contribution and impact.
• Healthcare, prevention, wellness, and family benefits, including at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Inclusive workplace with interview adjustments available for candidates with disabilities.