Log In
Sign Up
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
This position will assist our International Indirect Tax Manager with all facets of international indirect tax including VAT/GST, ESL, Intrastat, withholding tax and more. This role will engage with various members of the global tax team as well as stakeholders in other areas of the organization and will be key to contributing to accurate and timely general ledger accounts and compliance filings, as well as looking for automation opportunities.
Your Day to Day
- Work with our tax engine (Vertex), quoting and billing tool (Salesforce.com) and GL system (Dynamics 365) to confirm appropriate VAT/GST tax treatment of our foreign entity invoices (A/R and A/P)
- Gather, analyze, and summarize information on a monthly and quarterly basis to be provided to outside consultants for foreign VAT/GST return preparation
- Review returns once prepared by consultants
- Update and maintain tax codes for new and existing products.
- Oversee VAT/GST tax payment process for global entities
- Manage all VAT/GST related balance sheet accounts on our GL including prepare all month-end close procedures, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Oversee all governmental and company related VAT/GST audits that arise
- Maintain the foreign indirect tax calendar/task matrix for all foreign compliance duties and deadlines
- Assist with indirect tax registrations in relevant tax jurisdictions
- Proactively monitor and operate a robust internal control tax environment in compliance with SOX requirements
- Assist with tax logic, create test scenarios and work with team related to system upgrades and new feature implementation
- Respond to questions and issues from business units and functional groups.
- Develop and Maintain working relationships outside the finance organization
- Other duties that may arise
Skills Required
- Degree in Business or Financial Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or country equivalent designation preferred, but not required
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in the tax accounting profession, some portion in global indirect tax
- Significant experience in the preparation of VAT/GST returns
- Experience with automation tools
- Must be a self-starter with an entrepreneur spirit
- Concern for quality and deadlines
- Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits That Benefit You
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit Eligibility
- Comprehensive Pension Plan with Matching Contribution
- 30 days paid holiday in addition to UK public holidays
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave for all employees
- Private Health Insurance
- Cash Plan including Dental, Optician and Therapeutic Treatment Plans
- GymPass Subscription
- Life assurance (x4 Annual Salary)
- Group income Protection
- Employee Assistance & Development Programs
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
