Tax Specialist

What do we do?

Paddle offers digital product companies a completely different approach to their payment infrastructure. Instead of assembling and maintaining a complex stack of payments-related apps and services, we’re a Merchant of Record for our customers. That means we take away 100% of the pain of payment fragmentation. It’s faster, safer, cheaper, and, above all, way better. 

We’re backed by investors including KKR, FTV Capital, Kindred, Notion, and 83North and serve over 5000 software sellers in 245 territories globally. 

The Role:  

As a member of the Tax team you will be involved in Paddle’s complex and growing tax function. You will report to a regional tax manager and will be responsible for managing complex tax accounting, reporting, and compliance activities across the organization. You’ll be part of a global team, focused on both direct and indirect tax matters.

The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, taking full ownership of tax processes from start to finish, while ensuring thorough review. They will possess a deep technical knowledge in tax law and accounting standards. The candidate will be expected to serve as a technical expert for the broader organization, by providing tax guidance cross-functionally and mentoring team members.

What you'll do: 

[This will depend specifically on the scope of the role needed. However it may include some or all of the following:]

• Preparation of the indirect tax returns for Paddle entities. This will include dealing with the associated tax filings, payments, accounting entries, and audits.

• Assist in the preparation of the direct tax returns for Paddle entities. This will include dealing with the associated tax payments and accounting entries.

• Assist with transfer pricing adjustments, R&D claims, and other tax planning

• Manage one-off projects e.g. establishment of new corporate infrastructure or registrations, and answer one-off questions for Paddle’s customers.

• For certain elements of the role the individual will be co-ordinating and working with third party company advisors and agents to ensure delivery of tasks.

We'd love to hear from you:

• You have proven experience in a similar role within direct/indirect/mixed tax.

• You have a recognised professional accounting and or tax qualification..

• Good knowledge and understanding of the tax environment for multinational groups.

• You have handled complex, large-dataset Excel and Google spreadsheets in the day-to-day of your previous/current roles.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, SQL, or other tax technology

• You are able to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines.

• You are enthusiastic, self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Everyone is welcome at Paddle

At Paddle, we’re committed to removing invisible barriers, both for our customers and within our own teams. We recognise and celebrate that every Paddler is unique and we welcome every individual perspective. As an inclusive employer, we don’t care if, or where, you studied, what you look like or where you’re from. We’re more interested in your craft, curiosity, passion for learning and what you’ll add to our culture. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t match every part of the job ad, especially if you’re part of an underrepresented group.
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to better support you through the application process and in the workplace. We will do everything we can to support any accommodations needed. We’re committed to building a diverse team where everyone feels safe to be their authentic self. Let’s grow together. 

Why you’ll love working at Paddle

We are a diverse, growing group of Paddlers across the globe who pride ourselves on our transparent, collaborative and respectful culture. 

We live and breathe our values, which are:

Paddle for others

Paddle together

Paddle simply

We offer a full suite of benefits, including attractive salaries, stock options, retirement plans, private healthcare and well-being initiatives. 

We are a ‘digital-first’ company, which means you can work remotely, from one of our stylish  hubs, or even a bit of both! We offer all team members unlimited holidays and enhanced parental leave. We invest in learning and will help you with your personal development via constant exposure to new challenges, an annual learning fund, and regular internal and external training.