📍 Hoofddorp, Netherlands | 🏢 Hybrid (3 days in-office) | 🕰️ Full-time (39h)
AtUnited Legwear & Apparel Europe B.V. (ULAC), we partner with leading fashion brands includingScotch & Soda, Skechers, Hurley, PUMA, and Ted Baker.
We'relooking for adetail-oriented Tax & VAT Controllerto join our Hoofddorp Finance team, managing tax and VAT processes across ourNetherlands, Germany, and UK officespluswholesale & e-commerce operations. This key finance role ensures compliance, supportsaccuratereporting, and manages risks as our business grows.
Your Role & Responsibilities 🧾 VAT Compliance & Reporting- Handle Dutch BTW returns, Intrastat, OSS/IOSS, and multi-country VAT filings across Netherlands, Germany, UK offices, wholesale, and e-commerce.
- Resolve discrepancies, manage reclaims, reverse charges, and post-Brexit UK VAT processes.
- Monitor EU VAT updates (e.g., e-invoicing) and apply to cross-border fashion sales.
- Oversee tax payments, provisions, customs VAT, and duties for apparel imports/exports.
- Coordinate with brokers on tariffs and Dutch Article 23 deferments.
- Develop audit-ready tax controls covering Netherlands, Germany, UK, and e-commerce.
- Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, sales, and finance teams to optimize VAT processes.
- Prepare reports and KPIs on VAT exposure, compliance, and cash flow impacts.
- Support month-end close, tax accruals, budgeting, and external audits.
- Conduct tax risk assessments and contribute to consolidated forecasting.
- Provide tax insights for revenue planning, pricing, and inventory decisions.
- Identify risks early (e.g., VAT gaps, audit issues) and recommend optimizations.
- Improve processes and plan for regulatory or supply chain changes.
- Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting(tax law a plus).
- 5+ years in finance(controllership, FP&A) with VAT/tax experience in EU operations (fashion/retail preferred).
- StrongExcel and ERP skills(Exenta, Microsoft Dynamics a plus).
- Dutch BTW expertise required; practical knowledge ofUK/German VAT, Intrastat, OSSa strong plus.
- CA/ACCA highly desirable(not mandatory).
- Corporate tax/Big 4/tax consulting experiencepreferred.
- Fluency inEnglish; Dutch a plus (not required).
- Strong communication to work with finance, legal, logistics, sales, and advisors.
- Comfortable as the main contact for tax/VAT queries across offices and channels.
- Highly organized with attention to detail and deadlines.
- Analytical mindset focused on solutions and process improvements.
- Effective working independently and in cross-functional teams.
At ULAC,you’llwork with iconic fashion brands while contributing to a dynamic, growing European business.
- 🛍28% employee discounton Scotch & Soda products + VIP access to sample sales
- 🏢Hybrid working:3 days per week in our modern Hoofddorp office
- 🚆Travel support:public transport allowance or competitive mileage reimbursement
- 🥗Fresh lunches, unlimited coffee, drinks & snacks
- 💪Wellness perksincludingClassPass discountsandOpenUp coaching
- 🌍 A diverse and collaborative teamculture focused on growth and continuous learning
Founded in 1998, ULAC is a global leader in apparel and accessories, partnering with brands such asPUMA, Hurley, Ted Baker, Scotch & Soda, and Skechers. Headquartered in New York, with European offices inAmsterdam, Hoofddorp, and London, we combine innovation, integrity, and sustainability to deliver exceptional products worldwide.
#J-18808-Ljbffr€60000 - €80000 monthly