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Company Description

We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.

Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.

With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.

Job Description

We're seeking a talented and ambitious Group Tax Reporting and Governance Lead to join our team, reporting to the Head of Tax. You’ll be a senior member of our growing tax function, responsible for overseeing and transforming our tax processes and compliance across the group. This is a pivotal role as we enhance the agility and scope of our reporting capabilities whilst appropriately managing risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy of tax processes
• Oversee end-to-end compliance cycle (corporate tax, Pillar 2, withholding tax) across the group, with support from other team members
• Advise the business on information reporting requirements (CRS, 1099k) and support evolution of processes
• Develop data acquisition strategy for pillar 2 to streamline future efforts
• Manage group tax reporting process to ensure we deliver materially accuracy on a timely basis
• Monitoring ETR forecast and providing key updates to important partners (Management, Accounting, FP&A etc).
• Key point of contact for external auditors and group tax advisers
• Implement appropriate control frameworks and policies across all tax compliance and reporting areas
• Develop and support other tax team members

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified accountant / tax adviser
• 10+ years tax experience in a multinational organisation (preferably in financial services and in-house)
• Extensive tax accounting knowledge of IAS 12 and 34
• Experience managing tax transformation projects is preferred
• Working experience of Longview, Workday Financials and Google Workspace is ideal
• Thrives in a dynamic environment, with an ability to adapt and prioritise accordingly
• Open-minded and willingness to consider and assess more effective working methods, including using our AI tools to enhance their own capabilities
• Able to communicate effectively and build strong relationships across the business
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support members of the Tax team

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

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