Junior tax manager

ppAt Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all-time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers. A company where team members grow to their full potential. A company that functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. A company that creates value for shareowners at an extraordinary rate. And a company that does so while adhering to high ethical standards. /p pIn pursuit of this objective, we acquire and improve digital businesses, not to sell on, but to own and operate for the long term. The transformations we make are often deep—designed to speed up innovation, benefit customers, and strengthen business performance. Here, hierarchy is minimal and teams are small and talent-dense. We operate established products with the ambition, agility, and urgency of a startup. Across the company, we integrate AI deeply into how we work so that human judgment and machine intelligence reinforce each other. /p pFor a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate. That’s our promise to such a candidate. /p pIn this role, you’ll manage and optimize the group’s tax responsibilities, ensuring compliance with local and international tax laws and regulations. You’ll oversee tax filings, accounting and tax treatments at the group level, support key business decisions, and manage interactions with the Italian Revenue Agency and other authorities. /p h3A few examples of your responsibilities /h3 ul libTax planning compliance. /bOversee tax planning at the group level, ensuring full compliance with all relevant tax laws, including corporate income tax, VAT, and other local taxes. /li libTransfer pricing. /b Manage annual transfer pricing compliance and documentation, coordinating with external advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure intercompany transactions comply with applicable Italian and international tax requirements. /li libTax operations. /bManage comprehensive tax operations, including tax liability calculations, accounting and tax treatments, and tax return filings in coordination with external advisors, as well as the tax aspects of equity incentive plans, contractors, welfare programs, and fringe benefits. /li libTax due diligence. /bCoordinate with external advisors on tax due diligence in the context of acquisitions and other extraordinary transactions, assessing their tax implications and supporting tax-efficient structuring and integration. /li libTax developments authorities. /bMonitor tax legislation and regulatory developments, identify opportunities for tax optimization and available incentives, and manage interactions with the Italian Revenue Agency, including voluntary compliance procedures, tax audits, inquiries, and rulings. /li /ul h3What we look for /h3 ul libReasoning ability. /b Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply. You resist the influence of biases. You identify and take care of the details that matter. /li libDrive. /b You’re extremely ambitious in everything you do—and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work. You hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar. /li libTeam spirit. /b You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return. You support the best idea, not your idea. You're always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team. You’re reliable, honest, and transparent. /li libProficiency in English. /b You read, write, and speak proficiently in English. /li /ul h3What we offer /h3 ul libIncredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams. /b You’ll work in small, result-oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field. /li libAn exceptional opportunity for growth. /b We go to great lengths to hire individuals of outstanding potential—then, our priority is to put them in the ideal position to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars. And if you’ve got what it takes, you’ll soon be playing an essential role in major projects, too. /li libCompetitive pay and access to company equity at a discount. /b Typical annual salary offers range from £85,797 to £151,436 in London and from €66,065 to €107,837 elsewhere in Europe. The lower end of these ranges applies to candidates with little or no relevant experience, while exceptionally experienced candidates may receive offers of up to £398,287 in London or €303,108 elsewhere in Europe. Candidates offered a permanent contract may choose to receive part of their compensation in discounted company equity. /li libAll. These. Benefits. /b Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited backing for learning and training, top-of-the-market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location. We help each Spooner set up the conditions to do their best work. /li /ul h3Commitment contract /h3 pPermanent or fixed-term. Full-time. /p h3Location /h3 pMilan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland), or fully remote from eligible countries. /p h3The selection process /h3 pIn our screening process, we prioritize verifiable signals of excellence, regardless of seniority. There are no preferential paths beyond what your application demonstrates, and we evaluate every candidate through the same process. Some people hold back because they feel they lack experience or have an “imperfect” CV. If you like the role and believe you could excel over time, don’t self-reject. If you pass our screening, you’ll be asked to complete one or more tests. They are challenging, may involve unfamiliar problems, and can take several hours. To learn more about what to expect throughout the selection process, you can find additional information here. We set the bar high and won’t extend an offer until we’re confident we’ve found the right candidate. This is why a job may remain open for months or be reposted several times. /p h3Before you apply /h3 pIf you’ve applied before but didn't receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again. /p pBending Spoons is a demanding environment. We’re extremely ambitious and we hold ourselves—and one another—to a high standard. While this tends to lead to extraordinary learning, achievement, and career growth, it also requires significant commitment. /p pTo help you ramp up quickly and set yourself up for success, we expect you to spend most days in our Milan office during your first few months with us, regardless of your long‑term work location. It’s the best way to rapidly absorb our company culture and build trust with your new teammates. We’ll support you with generous travel and accommodation assistance. After that, you’re welcome to work from one of our offices, or remotely from approved countries—depending on what we agree at the offer stage. /p pIf the role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr