Assistant Tax Manager

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Abcam, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Progress happens together

At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together.  That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society.

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The Assistant Tax Manager is responsible for corporate tax compliance, reporting, and international tax matters. You will assist in ensuring accurate tax filings and contribute to the smooth operation of tax processes across the group.

This position reports to the Head of Tax and is part of the Finance Function located in Cambridge and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Prepare UK Research & Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) and Patent Box claims, identifying opportunities to enhance claim value.
• Collaborate with external advisors to prepare and review UK and international tax returns.
• Prepare US GAAP tax provisions, including return-to-provision adjustments. Including calculating or reviewing corporate tax payments and ensuring timely settlement.
• Develop new VAT processes, including implementation of new preparation software.
• Maintain and update transfer pricing documentation in collaboration with advisors.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Recognized accountancy or tax qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CTA).
• Solid experience in UK Corporation Tax, either in a specialist tax role or as part of a broader finance function.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Proficiency with ERP systems such as Oracle is desired.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Agile, dedicated, and innovative in improving systems and processes.

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.