Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager

Oxford Nanopore Technologies; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Generous pension contributions

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Job summary

Oxford Nanopore Technologies in Oxford, UK, seeks a Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager for a hybrid role with three days per week in office. You will own corporation tax compliance and reporting across the group, support transfer pricing, and drive tax efficiency initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant or tax professional with 3+ years post-qualification experience and strong tax accounting knowledge in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of corporation tax compliance and tax accounting.
• Experience in tax reporting and documentation for a multinational group.
• Proactive and improvement-focused mindset with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced corporation tax compliance across UK and international entities.
• Lead tax reporting for interim and year-end cycles with supporting documentation.
• Oversee transfer pricing compliance, master and local file work.
• Drive process improvements using technology and automation.

Skills

Excel skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA/CTA or equivalent

Tools

D365

Job description

Job Description

Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager

Oxford Nanopore Technologies | Oxford, UK | Hybrid Working (3 days onsite)

About Oxford Nanopore Technologies

At Oxford Nanopore Technologies, our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting Manager to join our growing Tax team in Oxford.

Reporting to the Tax Director, this is a hands-on and varied role within a fast-growing, listed international business. You will take ownership of corporation tax compliance and reporting activities across the Group, while also supporting transfer pricing, tax projects and process improvement initiatives.

This position would suit a qualified accountant or tax professional with a strong grounding in tax accounting and compliance, ideally gained within a multinational or in-house environment. Alongside technical expertise, you'll bring strong organisational skills, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement.

Hybrid working available with a minimum expectation of three days per week in our Oxford office.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage outsourced corporation tax compliance processes across the UK and international group entities, ensuring filings and payments are accurate and submitted on time.
• Coordinate with finance teams, external advisers and stakeholders to gather information and support tax compliance requirements.
• Lead tax reporting activities for interim and year-end group reporting cycles, including preparation of tax disclosures and supporting documentation.
• Manage the Group's transfer pricing compliance, including master and local file requirements and transfer pricing calculations.
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and automation where appropriate.
• Support monthly tax reporting activities, including reconciliations, journals and tax-related presentations.
• Oversee tax administration activities, including adviser management, budgets, accruals, purchase orders and tax authority correspondence.
• Prepare and manage tax-related forms and returns, such as certificates of residence and withholding tax filings.
• Contribute to a variety of tax projects covering areas such as global expansion, patent box, transfer pricing and tax efficiency initiatives.
• Support tax enquiries and ensure the business remains up to date with relevant tax legislation and developments.

About You

We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical expertise with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.

You Will Have

• ACA, ACCA, CA, CTA or equivalent qualification.
• At least 3 years' post-qualified tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporation tax compliance and tax accounting.
• A solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• In a proactive, improvement-focused approach and a genuine desire to create efficiencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Experience

• In-house tax experience.
• Experience working within a listed or multinational organisation.
• Experience with D365 or similar ERP systems.
• An interest in tax technology, automation and process optimisation.
• Experience within, or an interest in, the biotechnology or life sciences sector.

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package including an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions and private healthcare, alongside flexible working and the opportunity to develop your career in a listed, international business with a meaningful purpose.

Our Oxford office is set within landscaped surroundings, with tree-lined walks, water features and a lake, creating a welcoming and enjoyable working environment.

If you are motivated by applying your tax expertise in a collaborative team and contributing to work that has real-world impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

About Us

Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments. With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.