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

Upvest

Corporate Tax Specialist responsible for preparing tax filings and compliance in the Finance team at Upvest. Collaborating with various departments and supporting new entity setups across Europe.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Tax Compliance ManagementCorporate Income Tax ReturnsTrade Tax ReturnsPayroll Tax AssessmentInternal Controls for Tax ProcessesTax FilingsTransfer Pricing RegulationsExcel Skills

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedStructured Work ApproachStrong Sense of OwnershipClear Communication