Assistant Tax Manager 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager to support their Group Tax Manager. This exciting role is perfect for a tax professional looking to transition into a commercial environment or a finance professional eager to deepen their expertise in corporate taxes. You'll prepare UK Corporation Tax returns, collaborate on international tax projects, and contribute to compliance initiatives. Join a fast-paced, growing business that values diversity and inclusion, offering a flexible benefits package tailored to your needs. If you're passionate about making an impact in the life sciences sector, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in UK Corporation Tax, either in a specialist role or as part of a broader finance role.
• Comfortable using ERP systems and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare UK Corporation Tax returns and assist with tax credit claims.
• Work with external advisors on overseas Corporate Tax returns.

Skills

UK Corporation Tax

Tax Compliance

ERP Systems (Oracle)

Research and Development Tax Credits

Education

ATT qualified or working towards a recognized accountancy or tax qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

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Client:

Abcam

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Company Description

For over 20 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

Job Description

As we join the Danaher Corporation family, we have a new role as an Assistant Tax Manager to support Abcam’s Group Tax Manager with tax compliance and tax reporting projects. It will be focused on corporation tax in the UK but will also have the opportunity to be part of tax projects across the business and across the globe.

This is an exciting role for a tax professional in practice looking for their first step into a commercial environment or a finance professional with some experience in corporation tax and looking to develop further. The role will develop your experience in corporate taxes and international taxation.

Primary accountabilities:

• Prepares the UK Corporation Tax returns and assists the Group Tax Manager in the preparation of UK research and development tax credit claims.
• Works with external advisors to prepare overseas Corporate Tax returns.
• Prepares the quarterly tax provision, including return to provision true-ups.
• Updates forecasts of cash tax payments needing to be made and ensures that the payments are made on time.
• Assists the Group Tax Manager with responses to tax authority audits.
• Prepares and maintains transfer pricing documentation.
• Keeps abreast of tax developments in the territories in which we operate and advises of issues that impact the business.
• Assists the Group Tax Manager and Director of Tax with ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

You will be at least ATT qualified or working towards a recognized accountancy or tax qualification, with experience of UK Corporation Tax, either in a specialist role or as part of a broader finance role. You could currently be in practice and seeking your first move into a commercial role. You should be comfortable using ERP systems, such as Oracle, with the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. An inquisitive mind with the confidence to identify problems and propose solutions, along with a passion for continuous improvement and the ability to manage multiple projects to deliver high-quality work.

If this sounds like you and you’d like to be part of a fast-paced, growing business with the vision to become the most influential company and best-loved brand in life sciences, please apply now!

Additional Information

We understand that benefits should be flexible and tailored to your needs. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a flexible benefits package supporting your financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Your development is also a priority, and you will grow alongside talented colleagues in ways you may not expect.

We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We champion diversity & inclusion at Abcam, helping us partner effectively with the scientific community to solve critical diseases. Learn more about our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.