Senior Tax Expert - VAT (all genders)

Hello. We’re Teya. Teya was founded on a simple belief: local businesses deserve better. They are the cafés, restaurants, salons, shops and entrepreneurs that bring character to our high streets, create jobs and keep communities moving. Yet for too long, financial services has made life harder for them - with clunky tools, poor support and complexity that gets in the way of running a business. Teya exists to change that. We’re building a financial platform for local businesses across Europe - one built around simple tools, thoughtful design and real human support. Our Members rely on us to help them run their business with confidence, and that responsibility shapes the way we work. We move fast. We care about quality. We stay close to the detail. And we believe great performance and genuine hospitality should go hand in hand. If you want to build meaningful products, solve real problems and make a genuine difference for local businesses, we’d love to hear from you Your team You’ll join our Finance organisation, leading the Group tax agenda across Europe, Iceland and the UK. You’ll work closely with Legal, Treasury, FP&A, Product and senior leadership to enable growth, simplify our structure, and manage risk with clarity and speed. Your role As our Head of Taxation, you’ll own the end‑to‑end tax strategy and execution across Europe, Iceland and the UK, spanning VAT, corporate taxes, transfer pricing, effective tax planning, and support for tax accounting. This is a high‑impact leadership role ideal for someone with a strong background in payments and banking, based in London. In this role, you’ll get to * Lead the Group’s tax strategy, governance and operations across Europe, Iceland and the UK, covering VAT, corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and effective tax planning. * Ensure on‑time, accurate tax compliance and reporting across jurisdictions, with robust controls and audit‑ready documentation. * Drive tax‑efficient, well‑governed planning that sustainably optimises ETR and cash tax while aligning to our business model and regulatory expectations. * Oversee tax accounting support, including current and deferred tax provisions, ETR analysis, disclosures and audit coordination. * Set and operationalise transfer pricing policies and documentation (Master/Local files), manage intercompany arrangements and defend positions as needed. * Identify and manage key tax risks; implement controls, monitoring and escalation routines that prioritise what matters most for the business. * Partner with Legal on entity simplification, reorganisations and tax‑efficient restructures; ensure clean execution and documentation. * Translate complex tax topics into clear, decision‑ready insights for senior stakeholders; frame trade‑offs and prioritise business risk. * Support M&A and strategic transactions (structuring, diligence, integration, post‑deal TP and compliance setup). * Build a scalable operating model across in‑house, advisors and technology; develop and coach a high‑performing team. Your story * Senior tax leader with deep experience in payments and/or banking, operating across multiple European jurisdictions including Iceland and the UK. * Expert knowledge of VAT, corporate income tax, transfer pricing, and cross‑border structuring, with a track record of delivering effective tax planning under strong governance. * Proven leadership of tax accounting processes (IAS 12/local GAAP provisions, ETR analysis, disclosures) and clean audit outcomes. * Exceptional senior stakeholder skills: you simplify complex tax matters, enable decisions, and prioritise business risks. * Strong partnership with Legal on simplification, reorganisations and restructures. * Experience managing tax authority interactions, audits and controversy to pragmatic resolutions. * Builder mindset: scalable processes, controls and operating models; comfortable with tax tech, data and automation. * Professional qualification preferred (e.g., CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent). Location London (hybrid). Travel across Europe and Iceland as needed. Perks * Flexible working hours that suit both you and your team. * 25 days’ annual leave (+ UK bank holidays). * Health Insurance (location dependent). * Life Insurance and Pension Scheme (UK only). * Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme (UK only). * Physical and mental health support via GymPass (UK). * Friendly, informal office environment with daily office snacks. Note: Benefits may vary by country and local policy. Teya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.

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