Corporate Tax Specialist / Steuerreferent (f/m/d)

Berlin · Hybrid

About this role

At Upvest, we are on a mission to make investing as easy as spending money. Upvest empowers businesses to offer a wide range of investment products and the best experience in the field of capital market investment and retirement planning. Upvest’s Investment API is easy to integrate so that fintechs and financial institutions can save resources and fully focus on their core business.

We are proud to partner with Europe’s leading Fintechs and financial institutions such as DKB, Revolut, N26 and Raisin. Founded in 2017 by Martin Kassing, Upvest now brings together over 270 talented professionals from more than 70 nationalities. Upvest is backed by €280M in total funding from world-class investors, including BlackRock, Tencent, Sapphire Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners, Earlybird, Notion Capital, and Motive. Our latest €105M funding round in March 2026 - led by Sapphire and Tencent - serves as a massive catalyst for our growth, allowing us to offer premier investment experience.

As a nationally supervised investment firm, tax is a core part of how we operate. It ensures compliance with tax regulations, builds trust with tax authorities, investors, and auditors, and provides the foundation for sustainable growth - so our teams can focus on customers, products, and innovation.

Your mission:

As a Corporate Tax Specialist (f/m/d), you'll be part of our Finance team and take ownership of core tasks across corporate income tax, VAT, payroll tax, and transfer pricing. You'll ensure the accurate and timely preparation of tax filings and returns, help build robust processes and controls, and actively contribute to the ongoing development of our Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS). You'll work closely with Accounting, Legal, the Head of Corporate Taxes, and external advisers, and act as the first point of contact for tax-related questions in day-to-day business.

Upvest is in a phase of strong European expansion and is setting up new entities and branches abroad as part of this growth. You'll support this journey from a tax perspective: assessing the tax implications of new country and entity structures, coordinating with local advisers, and making sure our international setup is tax-robust and scalable from day one.

We're looking for a pragmatic, solution-oriented person who takes ownership, challenges existing processes, and works with a high level of accuracy.

What you’ll do:

  • Prepare and submit VAT pre-notifications, corporate income tax and trade tax returns, and other tax filings on time.

  • Contribute to preparing and maintaining transfer pricing documentation

  • Assess and support payroll tax matters in close coordination with the People team.

  • Develop and maintain our Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS) and related work instructions.

  • Establish robust internal controls for tax processes and monitor them on an ongoing basis.

  • Work closely with the Accounting team on tax matters during monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.

  • Contribute to cross-functional projects that align tax compliance with accounting and business goals.

  • Support the tax assessment and structuring involved in setting up new entities and branches abroad, including choice of legal form, registration requirements, and permanent establishment risks.

  • Coordinate local tax advisers in the relevant countries and ensure new entities are set up correctly from a tax perspective from day one and properly integrated into our group structure.

What you bring:

  • Several years of relevant experience in tax advisory, a corporate tax department, or audit with a focus on tax.

  • Solid knowledge of German tax law (e.g. AO, EStG, KStG, UStG) and a basic understanding of transfer pricing regulations.

  • Experience preparing tax returns and filings, and in dealing with tax authorities.

  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle NetSuite) is a plus; strong Excel skills are required.

  • Fluent German and very good English communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics clearly.

  • A strong sense of ownership and a structured, detail-oriented way of working.

  • An interest in brokerage, trading, and wealth management, along with a good understanding of financial markets.

  • Motivation to continuously grow, both professionally and personally.

How we Upvest in you:

  • Best-in-class AI tools: Every Upvenger has €20,000 per year to spend on the best AI tools available — so you're always working with the most powerful models and tooling on the market.

  • Impact-driven work: We’re building the infrastructure that will power the future of investing in Europe. It’s complex, ambitious, and meaningful. You’ll work with modern technologies and create something entirely new. No legacy systems, no limits.

  • Wellbeing: Recharge with 30 days of annual leave and maintain a healthy lifestyle with sports benefits. Access confidential professional coaching and enjoy the flexibility to work remotely abroad for up to 183 days a year. Recharge with UpRest, a one-month fully paid sabbatical after every 4 years of working at Upvest.

  • Development: Growth is in our DNA. Each Upvenger has access to a personal development budget and the freedom to decide how to use it.

  • Flexible work environment: Work from any of our hubs in Berlin, London or Tallinn hybrid or remotely across Europe, depending on the role. We give you the choice and budget to work where you’re most comfortable and productive, either at home or in the office. You choose.

  • Compensation and equity: We believe that all Upvengers contribute to our success and deserve a competitive, above-market salary and a participation in our employee equity program.

  • Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements.

  • Inclusion: We’re committed to a culture where everyone belongs and thrives. Our Employee Resources Groups foster inclusion and connection, like Upfem for our female Upvengers, or UpVergent supporting neurodivergent Upvengers and allies.

Our Values:

  • Make it easy for others. We simplify the complex and act with the best intentions.

  • Own the outcome. We are proactive, fast and confident to get the job done, valuing progress over perfection.

  • Rise to the challenge. We aim high and push the boundaries. We stay curious, learn and celebrate our wins together.

  • Tell the story. We start with the Why to align on purpose. We are transparent and share knowledge to empower and inspire others.

Upvest is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Company at a glance

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𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞: 𝐔𝐩𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐁𝟐𝐁 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐩𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭.𝐜𝐨, 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦.

𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐞: 𝐔𝐩𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝟐𝐁-𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐤𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐤𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐤𝐭 𝐚𝐧. 𝐖𝐞𝐧𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐧 𝐣𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦 𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧, 𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐭, 𝐔𝐩𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐳𝐮 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨̈𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐨̈𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐤𝐞𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐭, 𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐟 𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐮𝐩𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭.𝐜𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧, 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐨̈𝐜𝐡𝐬𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐡𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐮𝐦 𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠.

Founded2017
Team Size201-500 employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryFinancial Services
Location
Berlin, Germany
Websiteupvest.co
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • AI tools budget of €20,000 per year
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Sports benefits
  • Professional coaching
  • Remote work abroad for up to 183 days a year
  • One-month fully paid sabbatical every 4 years
  • Personal development budget
  • Competitive above-market salary
  • Employee equity program
  • Company-wide events and celebrations

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