With a growing culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Tax & Treasury Assistant to join our Finance team!
What makes this opportunity outstanding?
At Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited, we value our outstanding, world-class environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. By joining our team, you'll be part of an ambitious company that is making a significant impact on global health and science. We offer an inclusive work environment, and we believe in empowering our employees to achieve their best!
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Finance function, predominantly the Tax and Treasury teams. Key tasks will include:
1. Providing support for annual tax claims and filings, and working with the Direct tax team to maintain the submission timetable
2. Preparation of periodic indirect tax returns both in the UK and abroad
3. Production and validation of data to support the monthly US Sales Tax returns as well as the EU EC Sales List, One Stop Shop, and Intrastat filings
4. Support for transfer pricing calculations for intercompany invoicing
5. Creation and monitoring of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and submission of approved supplier invoices for payment
6. Responsibility for monitoring incoming post (physical and Tax Inbox)
7. Reconciliation and posting of corrections to ledgers
8. Bank reconciliations, regular reporting, and assistance with projects, payment processing, and other Treasury support, as required
9. Assistance with tax/finance projects as required
10. Monitoring tax compliance for smaller overseas entities; keeping track of payment and filing deadlines
11. Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations of all the ONT group's indirect tax provisions
12. Requesting tax payments/settlements via the Monday Board
13. Verifying and adding sales tax exemption certificates
14. Other administrative duties as required by the role, including wider Finance team and Finance Technology support
15. Applying for Certificates of Residency and Certificates of Compliance with HMRC
16. Maintaining and monitoring tax record keeping
17. Support for year-end administrative tasks
Requirements:
We are in search of candidates who excel in numeracy, display a genuine passion for finance, and showcase outstanding organizational and prioritization capabilities. The ideal candidate demonstrates a meticulous approach to tasks and prioritizes customer needs, along with possessing strong communication skills and a curiosity about technology.
18. IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office
19. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and under pressure
20. Initiative to aid decision making
21. Understanding the importance of confidentiality
22. Adaptability to meet changing priorities
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global organization and enjoys interacting with customers while being an active and collaborative team member.