Tax & VAT Controller

📍 Hoofddorp, Netherlands | 🏢 Hybrid (3 days in-office) | 🕰️ Full-time (39h)

AtUnited Legwear & Apparel Europe B.V. (ULAC), we partner with leading fashion brands including

Scotch & 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 our Netherlands, 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.

📋 Tax Processes & Controls

• 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.

📊 Reporting, Analysis & Financial Support

• 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.

🔮 Planning, Risk Management & Optimization

• 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.

What We're Looking For Qualifications

• 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).
• Strong Excel 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 experience preferred.
• Fluency in English;
  Dutch a plus (not required).

Skills & Attributes

• 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.

Why Join ULAC?

At ULAC,you’llwork with iconic fashion brands while contributing to a dynamic, growing European business.

• 🛍28% employee discount on 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 perks including
  
  Class
  
  Pass discountsand
  
  OpenUp coaching
• 🌍 A diverse and collaborative team culture focused on growth and continuous learning

About ULAC

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 in Amsterdam, Hoofddorp, and London, we combine innovation, integrity, and sustainability to deliver exceptional products worldwide.

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