About this role.
This is a senior corporate tax leadership role responsible for end-to-end corporate income tax compliance across European entities and Australia. The position will establish compliance processes, quality controls, filing calendars, and remediation plans for outstanding direct-tax matters. It requires deep technical knowledge of corporate income tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, Pillar 2/GloBE, and Country-by-Country Reporting. The lead will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Controlling while independently managing multi-jurisdictional deadlines and audit-ready documentation.
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I would begin with a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction inventory of legal entities, filing obligations, deadlines, owners, data sources, and external advisors. I would then implement a master compliance calendar, standardized workpapers, a documented review process, and status reporting that highlights upcoming deadlines, dependencies, and risks.
I would create a central backlog register that captures the jurisdiction, filing period, issue type, potential exposure, deadline status, required information, and accountable owner. I would risk-rate each item, prioritize matters with statutory exposure or penalty risk, agree a remediation timetable with stakeholders, and maintain clear evidence of completion and review.
I would separate preparer and reviewer responsibilities, require standardized checklists and supporting workpapers, and document review sign-off before submission. Key controls would include reconciliation to statutory and management accounts, validation of tax adjustments, deadline checks, reviewer challenge of assumptions, and retention of filing confirmations.
Pillar 2 introduces jurisdictional effective-tax-rate calculations, data requirements, and potential top-up tax obligations that need coordination across tax, finance, accounting, and systems teams. I would establish data ownership, assess entity and jurisdictional applicability, document calculations and elections, and integrate Pillar 2 milestones into the broader compliance calendar.
I would explain the issue in commercial terms first: the financial exposure, deadline, operational impact, and decision required. I would then provide a concise technical rationale, practical options with recommended actions, and a clear owner-and-timeline plan so stakeholders can act without needing specialist tax knowledge.
Corporate Tax Lead
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About the team
SumUp’s European Tax team is responsible for corporate income tax and transfer pricing compliance across 35+ entities — a function that sits at the heart of the company’s financial integrity and growth. As SumUp moves into a tax-payable position and prepares for the next stage of its journey, the direct tax domain has never been more critical or more visible. This role is the primary owner of that domain: you’ll design the compliance framework, ensure every filing is accurate and on time, and build the controls infrastructure that underpins sound tax governance. If you’re looking for a role where your technical expertise has real, measurable impact, and where you can shape a function rather than just maintain one, this is it.
What you’ll do
Own end-to-end Corporate Income Tax compliance across all European entities and Australia, including filing design, instalment calculations, deadline management, and audit-ready documentation
Lead the remediation of outstanding direct tax compliance items, building a structured backlog register with risk ratings and a clear remediation plan
Establish and maintain a 4-eyes quality control framework across all CIT, withholding tax, Pillar 2, and Country-by-Country Reporting filings
Build and maintain a master compliance calendar with jurisdiction-specific workflows, ensuring the compliance cycle runs predictably and without last-minute escalations
Advise on complex direct tax matters — including transfer pricing, M&A activity, and restructuring — and act as the primary point of contact for Finance, Accounting, and Controlling teams
You’ll be great for this role if…
Strong, hands-on experience in corporate income tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions in a multinational environment, gained both in-house and in an advisory capacity
Deep knowledge of CIT mechanics, withholding tax obligations, and a solid working understanding of Pillar 2 / GloBE rules and Country-by-Country Reporting
Ability to read, challenge, and discuss financial statements independently, with a strong accounting foundation and familiarity with the interaction between management accounts and statutory accounts
Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query) and strong ERP experience, preferably SAP
Comfort working in a fast-moving, evolving environment where priorities shift and the ability to manage multiple jurisdictions simultaneously is essential
Why you should join SumUp
🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Sofia office. This involves an office-first setup 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone’s perspectives are respected and embraced 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Options Programme: you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 20 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
About SumUp
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At SumUp, we’re on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.
Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don’t make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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