Financial and Tax Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Location – Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid Working Policy

We are looking for someone to join the Technical Accounting and Reporting (TAR) Team within our Shared Service Centre in Manchester on a secondment basis to cover for maternity (1 year from March 2026).

The role will support the Head of TAR and external auditors, with key responsibilities including the preparation of statutory accounts, completion and submission of financial surveys, and managing tax compliance activities for several Lonza EMEA entities

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Hybrid working policy – 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home
• A variety of benefits tailored to your localality.
• Access to global benefits via https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

• Responsible for the audit and preparation of the annual statutory accounts
• Working with external consultants and supporting with query resolution
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to support audit requests
• Responsible for external tax compliance (with support from an external provider), internal tax accounting done on GTC (GlobalTaxCentre), and maintaining tax and transfer pricing compliance under the guidance of the Group Tax team.
• Prepare and submit country specific statutory and financial surveys, ensuring accuracy and timely submission

• Strong understanding of accounts payable end to end processes and internal controls
• Detailed accounting knowledge – Tax experience is preferable
• Graduate or equivalent qualifications
• Familiarity and competent SAP user
• Self-motivated, innovative and open to learning other functions and participating in projects

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.