URBN Indirect Tax Assistant

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Urban Outfitters, Inc. Full time

URBN UK Limited is part of the URBN Group, a global retailer, with its European Head Office located in London.

Its retail offering in Europe takes the form of three brands.


With stores in more than 10 European countries and a strong e-commerce presence, we're driven by the same core values as our customers, and we approach our work with a sense of community and purpose that sets our brands apart.

We love what we do.

While all three of our brands in Europe are accountable for their own buying, merchandising and selling, many
of our functions sit within our Shared Services division. Within this group sits Finance, IT, Logistics, Property,
Construction, Facilities Management, Real Estate, HR & Talent Acquisition.

As Indirect Tax Assistant, you'll be working with the indirect tax team which sits within our Shared Services
Finance function located in our European Head Office in London. This team is responsible for the whole group's
UK and EU VAT compliance and also file indirect tax returns in other jurisdictions, including Norway and
Australia, and are passionate about all things VAT and indirect tax. Given the fast-paced nature of our work, we
work together and with the rest of the finance team to make our processes as efficient as possible while
producing compliant, high-quality outputs.

With a strong growth forecast across the UK and mainland Europe driven by strong direct demand and retail
expansion, we are looking to hire an Indirect Tax Assistant to work alongside our VAT Assistant Manager and
report to the Indirect Tax Senior Manager

As Indirect Tax Assistant you'll be an integral part of our indirect tax team, with responsibilities including:

  • Preparing UK and EU VAT returns, including downloading and analysing source data and ensuring
transactions are reported correctly in each country.

  • Preparing other periodic filings including Intrastat returns, EC Sales Lists and Plastic Packaging Tax
returns.

  • Ensuring VAT payments are made in a timely manner.
  • Supporting the team with the month-end VAT process, including posting journals, analysing data using
MS Excel and preparing balance sheet reconciliations for review by the Indirect Tax Manager.

  • Preparing responses to ad-hoc queries or information requests from UK and EU tax authorities, with
the assistance of our VAT compliance service providers where required.

  • Helping prepare data and information to respond to queries from auditors where required.
  • Involvement in VAT compliance optimisation projects, collaborating with our Tax and IT colleagues
based in the US to automate processes and respond to changes in digital reporting requirements.

  • Working alongside the team to assist with ad-hoc projects supporting the wider business which
include, but are not limited to, expansion into new markets, engaging new carriers, implementing and
optimising delivery models.

  • Keeping abreast of updates and developments to indirect tax regulatory and policy changes, relevant
VAT case law and upcoming indirect tax proposals and initiatives in the UK and the EU.

  • VAT compliance experience (preferably including the preparation of EU VAT returns as well as UK).
  • An understanding of the basic VAT principles underpinning VAT regimes in the UK and the EU (for
example, the reverse charge mechanism).

  • The ability to effectively analyse and manipulate data using Microsoft Excel.
  • Proficient use of other MS programs such as Outlook, Word etc.
  • A positive, proactive attitude to learning, solving problems and working as a team.
  • Willingness expand your VAT knowledge and learn about other areas of finance to apply to your day-to-day role.
  • Great organisation skills and attention to detail.
  • The ability to prioritise to meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Bring your dog to work
  • Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
  • Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane
  • Access to 50% discount off certain external gym memberships
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands
  • One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

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URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability.

We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

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