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.