Employment Tax Assistant

The University will be replacing the University Payment System (UPS) and as a result we will need to review of the employment status of all individuals and sole traders providing services to the University, before payments can be made. As well as payments for services we will also review some stipend and bursary payments.

The changes are expected to increase the number of status reviews in excess of 1,500 per annum.

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day review of employment status requests, as well as responding to the common technical queries from departments, etc.

You will also undertake the administration of employment status reviews of individual/sole traders, issue and extend Tax Clearance Numbers (TCNs) as well as update supplier records within the supplier (APEX) database and the Employment Status database.

You will be required to undertake general team administration including running and/or obtaining reports from the Employment Status database and finance systems to help proactively manage risks.

Your Skills

We are looking for someone who will embrace being part of a specialist team.  Although training will be given, you are expected to have the following:

• Experience at working in a Finance environment and using standard Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel and relevant reporting tools 
• Demonstrate knowledge of facts, principles, processes and general concepts relating to Finance/Accounts/Tax 
• Excellent communication and organisational skills 
• Educated to A level standard / NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of practical experience

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Discounts on shopping
• Rental deposit scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes
• Flexible working options 
• 36 days annual leave

Location

This role would usually be based at Greenwich House, however the Finance Division is currently trialling hybrid working, with two days a week from Greenwich House. This arrangement is currently temporary.

Funding for this post is available for 18 months.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure and a security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Graham Gustard, Head of Employment Tax at Graham.Gustard@admin.cam.ac.uk

If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/39350.

Please quote reference AG35275 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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