- Where
- Dublin 2, Ireland, IE
- Level
- Mid
ABOUT US 🚀
Hostelworld is the world's leading Social Travel platform - a social network-powered OTA on a mission to help travellers find their people and create unforgettable moments together. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Ireland, we're a team of around 270 people serving hostel partners across more than 180 countries.
Since launching our social network in 2022, we've welcomed over 3.4 million social members who aren't just booking trips, they're messaging, finding events, meeting up and becoming powerful brand advocates. This community generates a rich proprietary dataset of 16 million+ chat messages and 17 million bookings, powering AI-driven personalisation and network effects that no generalist OTA can replicate.
We are not just another OTA - we created an entirely new category – Social Travel. If you want to shape the future of travel by putting people and shared experiences at the heart of it, you'll fit right in here - Learn more about our Team!
Our Culture
At Hostelworld, our culture is a direct reflection of our customers: adventurous, curious, and social. We have a shared love of travel that fuels our work and connects us on a deeper level. It’s a fast-paced environment that blends the agility and "scrappy" resourcefulness of a start-up with the experience and ambition of a global, publicly listed company.
We are a team of pragmatic optimists who are data-obsessed and results-driven. We value a ‘test and learn’ mindset, encouraging experimentation and empowering our teams to take calculated risks. We believe in doing the right thing—for our customers, our partners, and each other. We foster a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and where every team member has the opportunity to make a significant impact on our journey. We embrace the journey, not just the destination, and we seek leaders who will thrive in a dynamic environment and inspire their teams to do the same.
THE ROLE📰
You will own the day-to-day indirect tax compliance and reporting for the Hostelworld group globally.
It is a great time to join Hostelworld, and this role has come about because of growth. We work with hostel partners across 180 countries and support over 3.4 million social members on our app, with a vision to be the world's leading social travel platform. We have an exciting pipeline of new products coming to market.
A wave of new platform reporting regimes and a steady stream of new ideas from our Product teams means indirect tax at Hostelworld is expanding. This role is guaranteed variety, and you would be joining at a point where you can help decide the shape of the function.
LOCATION🌍
This role is based in Ireland. We have an office hub in Dublin available for those who prefer a hybrid model where you can spend time with colleagues in-person. You will need to be able to commute to our office hub as required from time to time.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH 👨🏽🤝👨🏼
You’ll report to the International Tax and Compliance Manager, sitting within a high-performing finance team and working closely with Financial Control.
We operate a hybrid working model, with the team typically coming together in the office one day per week. Our success with flexible working is built on a close-knit team and a strong sense of shared ownership.
We’re looking for someone who is genuine and friendly, takes pride in their work, and is willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved.
WHAT YOU'LL DO 👩💻
Compliance
Own VAT, VIES and similar indirect tax filings across multiple jurisdictions, working to the group's tax compliance calendar.
Prepare and submit platform reporting obligations, including DAC7, MRDP and SERR, ensuring accuracy and on-time filing.
Work with teams across the business through the year to make sure the data we collect from hostel partners is complete and fit to file.
Support indirect tax audits and queries from tax authorities, preparing documentation and analysis, working alongside…