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GoCardlessTax Manager (12-month FTC)
GoCardless is seeking a Tax Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a temporary leave of absence in London. Operating as a Mollie company, the…
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GoCardless is seeking a Tax Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a temporary leave of absence in London. Operating as a Mollie company, the employer functions as a global leader in bank payments, processing over $130 billion annually across more than 30 countries through direct debit, real-time payments, and open banking solutions. The incoming professional will handle corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing for a compact global corporate…
Job Description
GoCardless is seeking a Tax Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a temporary leave of absence in London. Operating as a Mollie company, the employer functions as a global leader in bank payments, processing over $130 billion annually across more than 30 countries through direct debit, real-time payments, and open banking solutions. The incoming professional will handle corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing for a compact global corporate group.
The position is structured around 80 percent business-as-usual compliance, reporting, and controls, alongside 20 percent advisory and project work. Daily tasks involve managing global tax filings, reviewing indirect tax submissions, overseeing US payment processor reporting, supporting equity and share-scheme administration, and assisting the Head of Tax with corporate structure reviews, M&A integration, and overseas expansion. The chosen candidate will also document tax processes to support the integration with Mollie.
This opportunity suits an experienced tax professional with strong UK direct and indirect tax expertise who can translate complex rules into practical business advice. Candidates must feel comfortable navigating IT systems, querying databases, and learning automation or artificial intelligence tools. The employer provides adaptive working arrangements, medical coverage, a global work-away scheme, learning stipends, and generous holiday time alongside wellness days.
Responsibilities
- Manage the global tax compliance, filing, and payment obligations for the corporate group
- Prepare and review indirect tax filings and optimize related internal systems and workflows
- Oversee US reporting obligations for payment processors such as the 1099-K series
- Review and advise on transfer pricing policies and calculate supporting adjustments
- Handle tax aspects concerning employee share incentive schemes and equity reporting
- Contribute to tax reporting associated with the Mollie acquisition
- Maintain the tax risk control framework by testing controls and reconciling balances
- Draft tax disclosures for entity-level and consolidated financial statements
- Support the Head of Tax with corporate structure reviews, overseas expansion, M&A, debt and equity funding, and FATCA projects
- Advise engineering, product, legal, and people teams on payroll matters and the tax impact of new product developments
- Collaborate with Mollie tax personnel on integration initiatives and liaise with external advisors and tax authorities
Requirements
- Possess strong UK direct and indirect tax expertise
- Demonstrate working knowledge of payroll taxes including benefits and expenses, alongside employee share scheme tax risks
- Exemplify capability in tax accounting and preparing financial statement tax disclosures
- Show the ability to convert tax rules into practical, commercial guidance through document reviews and process design
- Display confidence using information technology, databases, accounting software, and automation tools
Qualifications
- Hold a CTA or ACA qualification
- Bring previous experience from a Big 4, mid-tier, or in-house practice
- Possess background experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or fast-growing scale-up environments
- Demonstrate capability in handling transfer pricing calculations
- Show familiarity with US federal and state tax reporting
Core Skills
Benefits
- Dedicated health support and medical cover
- Work away scheme allowing up to 90 days of work outside the country of residence in any 12-month period
- Adaptive working arrangements for schedule flexibility
- Parental leave options
- Annual learning budget for personal professional development
- Generous holiday allowance
- Three annual volunteer days
- Four annual business-wide wellness days known as GC Fridays
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the employment type and duration for this role?
This is a fixed-term contract lasting 12 months to cover a temporary period of leave, with a handover provided.
Where is the job located?
The position is located in London.
What is the salary range for the Tax Manager position?
The gross base salary ranges from £64,000 to £96,000 per year, with initial offers generally placed between the minimum and mid-point of the range prior to performance assessment.
What are the core focus areas of the job duties?
The role is roughly split between 80 percent business-as-usual compliance, reporting, and controls, and 20 percent advisory and project work such as M&A integration and transfer pricing.
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