Indirect Tax Advisory Consultant

Who we areAbout StripeStripe's mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. We build the most powerful and flexible tools for running an internet business — handling billions of dollars each year and enabling millions of businesses worldwide to scale faster by building on Stripe. Our tax team partners with Stripes across the company to build an efficient, scalable tax structure as we expand into new markets globally.About the teamOur International Indirect Tax Advisory function is responsible for determining the taxability of new products, managing indirect tax audits and relationships with local tax authorities, and partnering with our indirect tax systems and compliance leads on day-to-day matters. We work cross-functionally across finance, product, and engineering — and we're looking for a sharp, collaborative tax professional to join us.What you'll doThe position is based in Dublin or London and reports to the International Indirect Tax Advisory Lead.Serve as an indirect tax subject matter expert (global VAT/GST) for Stripe's business and finance teams, managing aspects of our indirect tax planning and operationsSupport Stripe's international expansion, including advising on new market entry and product launchesParticipate in policy matters affecting indirect taxes internationallyCollaborate with indirect tax compliance leads and international accounting teams on VAT/GST compliance, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of compliance processesSupport the management of indirect tax audits and other matters involving tax authorities internationallyPartner with product and engineering teams to define requirements and contribute to the design of tax solutions for our usersDrive indirect tax awareness across the business, including training and communication on changes to indirect tax legislation, systems, policies, and processesCommunicate complex indirect tax concepts clearly and accessibly to non-tax professionals across all levels of the organisationWho you areWe're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements below. If you do, we encourage you to apply. Preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.Minimum requirements4–6 years of relevant indirect tax experience, with strong knowledge of VAT/GST laws and regulationsBachelor's degree and a professional qualification in tax or law (e.g. CTA, ACA, AITI, ATT, or equivalent)Previous in-house experience within a multinational business, combined with legal or accountancy firm experienceExperience with indirect taxes as they relate to the distribution of digital services and physical productsAccounting experience and proficiency with ERP systems and data analytics toolsStrong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage clearly with all levels of managementProject management experience; detail-oriented, with a track record of taking ownership of complex workAbility to extract, analyse, and review data and make sound recommendationsComfortable working in a fast-paced, informal, and often ambiguous environmentAble to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a teamPreferred qualificationsAn advanced degree (e.g. LLM in Tax, MSc in Accounting)Experience in technology, payments, or financial servicesExperience in a high-growth or rapidly scaling environmentA genuine enthusiasm for working with a curious, close-knit team of tax professionals who care deeply about Stripe's tax challenges — and each other