Tax & VAT Controller
📍 Hoofddorp, Netherlands | 🏢 Hybrid (3 days in-office) | 🕰️ Full-time (39h)
At United Legwear & Apparel Europe B.V. (ULAC), we partner with leading fashion brands including Scotch & Soda, Skechers, Hurley, PUMA, and Ted Baker.
We're looking for a detail-oriented Tax & VAT Controller to join our Hoofddorp Finance team, managing tax and VAT processes across our Netherlands, Germany, and UK offices plus wholesale & e-commerce operations. This key finance role ensures compliance, supports accurate reporting, 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 of UK/German VAT, Intrastat, OSS a 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’ll work 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 ClassPass discounts and 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 as PUMA, 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.