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About this Tax Manager role at Capital on Tap

Capital on Tap · Hybrid · London

We’re Capital on Tap 👋
💳 Capital on Tap started because small businesses were underserved. Big banks were slow, their products weren't fit for purpose, and small business owners often couldn't access what they needed. We set out to fix that.

Today we're a financial platform - not just a credit card company. We offer a best-in-class business credit card, SME-focused spend management platform, a savings product that hit £1 billion in funds within its first year, and a growing suite of tools and financial products that make running a small business easier. 

1,000+ employees, £20bn in annual card spend, 200,000+ customers, 17,000+ Trustpilot reviews averaging 4.7 stars, and we're profitable. We’ve done a pretty good job so far, but we’re just getting started! 

🏢 This is a Hybrid role, working from our London (Moorgate) Offices 3 days per week.

Finance at Capital on Tap

Our Finance team sits at the heart of everything we do. The team is responsible for financial reporting, statutory compliance, payroll, and treasury across our UK and US entities, working closely with the rest of the business to ensure we have the financial foundations to keep growing. We're a lean, high-ownership team where you'll get real breadth across the finance function and plenty of opportunity to shape how things are done as we scale.

What You'll Be Doing 

This is the first dedicated tax role in the business, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. You'll be responsible for all elements of tax, including corporation tax, VAT, transfer pricing, R&D tax relief and PSA, with a predominantly UK focus and some exposure to US federal and state tax reporting and compliance.

You'll have a significant opportunity to add value by reviewing, improving and creating the tax risk management processes and controls that keep the business compliant as it scales. This critical position requires strong technical tax knowledge, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to non-tax colleagues.

Key responsibilities

  • Own UK corporation tax, transfer pricing, VAT, R&D tax relief and PAYE Settlement Agreements, including returns and disclosures
  • Run the Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) process and annual certification
  • Oversee UK and US tax compliance, planning and structuring, including US federal and state filings
  • Build and maintain tax risk processes, policies and controls
  • Advise the business on products, pricing and transactions
  • Report tax risks to senior management and act as the main tax contact for auditors

What we’re looking for

  • CTA qualified, with strong UK corporate tax knowledge
  • Broad UK tax experience across corporation tax, VAT, transfer pricing and R&D
  • Proven ability to design and improve risk-based tax processes and controls
  • Strong analytical skills and sound commercial judgement
  • Excellent communicator, from colleagues to HMRC and external advisers
  • Highly proficient in Excel and integrated systems (SQL an advantage)

Nice to have

  • SAO regime experience
  • US federal and state tax and information reporting
  • Cross-border structuring or group reorganisations
  • Financial services or FinTech background
  • NetSuite experience

Diversity & Inclusion 🌈
We welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in creating a space where authenticity thrives, and everyone can do their best work.

Great Work Deserves Great Perks
We try not to take ourselves too seriously (all the time) so we make sure our office is decked out with a pool table, arcade machine, beer tap, and a couple of office dogs thrown in for good measure. Check out our benefits:
🏥 Private Healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality
✈️ Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality
❤️ Access to a reproductive and hormonal health platform via Hertility

🎁 Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical)
👛 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match
🚘 Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

🏖️ 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
📖 Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget
👪 Enhanced Parental Leave
🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme
🚂 Season Ticket Loan
💬 6 free therapy sessions per year
🐶 Dog Friendly Offices
🍫 Free drinks and snacks in our offices

Check out more of our benefits, values and mission here.

Other Info
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📧Email careers@capitalontap.com if you have any questions.

Excited to work here? Apply!
If you’d like to progress your career within our fast growing, profitable fintech then click apply and we will aim to get back to you within 3 working days (during busy periods this could take up to 5 working days.)

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How this Tax Specialist salary compares

This role pays $697,631/yr — above the typical range for Tax Specialist roles.

$102,946 median $109,811 $318,562

Typical range $106,945–$151,526/yr, from 8 comparable Tax Specialist listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Tax Specialist salary insights →

About Capital on Tap

At Capital on Tap, we believe in small businesses and their potential. That's why we are on a mission to build tools for small businesses to help them thrive.

 

We have helped more than 200,000 small businesses across the UK and the US, and hope to partner with more than 1 million businesses by the end of 2025. We have been named by the Financial Times as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in Europe for 5 years in a row and we have a global team of 500 across London, Cardiff and Atlanta. 

 

Our people (and our office dogs) really are the best thing about working at Capital on Tap. We have built a dynamic, fun and vibrant culture. Your opportunities for growth are as big as your ambitions and we champion you to pilot your own ideas to have an impact and add value to the business!

 

We are a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work and most importantly feel included and welcome. We foster an environment that allows people to share, engage, learn, support, participate and work towards positive change. We hold regular culture and inclusion events, such as Black History Month, Pride Week and International Women’s Day and have genuine goals to improve every day. You can read more about these events on our blog, and more about our team and our values here.

 

Please take a look at our exciting opportunities and apply through our website.

 

Alternatively, feel free to drop us an email at careers@capitalontap.com. We'll be happy to hear from you.

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