Head of Tax Structure & Planning- All Genders

Join us as the Head of Tax Structure, Planning and Compliance at GoStudent, where you will play a crucial role in recommending alternative tax treatments to alleviate or reduce the company's tax burden, handle tax accounting and reporting, and optimise VAT, CIT, and Commercial Tax for the group's legal entities, contracts, and GoToMarket strategies. You will be responsible for preparing and maintaining tax records, returns, reports, and ensuring compliance with current tax legislation.

Location

• Vienna, Berlin, Madrid or Milan
• Join our talented team and work in a hybrid format from our offices

Your Role in Our Journey

• Develop and execute tax planning strategies aligned with the company's overall financial goals.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new and existing tax laws on the company's operations and financials.
• Review the group's legal entity structure, contract setups, and flow of goods to identify and optimise VAT, CIT, and Commercial Tax.
• Analyse service and cash flow arrangements to ensure tax efficiency and compliance.
• Work closely with legal and financial teams to restructure entities and contracts as necessary.
• Seek continuous improvement to make tax processes more efficient and faster.
• Lead initiatives to automate and streamline tax processes using the company's existing tech stack.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support on complex transactions.
• Stay updated with the latest accounting standards and updates for accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the finance team to address technical accounting issues.
• Identify ways to minimise the organisation's tax liability through effective tax planning.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyse corporate tax documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Your Impact

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• ACCA or similar certification preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in tax accounting or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of EU and country-specific tax laws.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Strong communication skills in English and German, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Your Way to Unlock Your Full Potential

• Disrupting Education : Join us to disrupt traditional education and be part of something meaningful.
• Global Dream Team : Work with an international, diverse team of thinkers and doers.
• Work, Your Way : Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment with remote options.
• Office Shenanigans : Participate in team and office events to foster bonding and celebration.
• Strength in Unity : Join our Employee Resource Groups to champion causes you care about.
• Growing is LIT : Access extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Support Around the Clock : Benefit from our Employee Support Programme for you and your loved ones.

Life at GoStudent

Reimagine education with us and join a mission to believe in. GoStudent is a leading tutoring provider and education platform, a unicorn with over €675m raised. We support over 11 million families monthly, aiming to help each student reach their full potential. Join our passionate, innovative team and unlock your creativity and career growth.

Openness Statement

At GoStudent, we value your unique skills, passion, and potential. We are an inclusive team that hires without regard to age, gender, nationality, or political views.