Indirect Tax Manager, Farfetch

Who We Are

We are a revolutionary e-commerce company that brings the world’s best independent fashion boutiques to an international audience for a unique shopping experience. Our vision is to change the way the world shops for fashion.

We have rapidly grown into a truly global company since our launch in 2008 and we’re continuing to grow. We have offices in London, Porto, Guimaraes, Moscow, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sao Paulo with further plans to expand.

We’re a company with an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative culture. We are positive, passionate and live our values: Be human, Be brilliant, Todoś Juntos, Be Revolutionary, Think Global and Amaze Customers, day to day.

Our open plan offices are set in the heart of the digital district in London, we have recently relocated locally to a larger and more dynamic flexible office space. We offer free fruit, free breakfasts, wine time Friday and a chance to work with an inspirational and high performing team!

The Role

Farfetch has grown at a rapid rate since its launch and now delivers fashion items from 26 countries to consumers in over 170 countries resulting in global sales of products of over $300m and still growing. With operations in 8 countries and over 1000 employees, there is now a huge opportunity for a strong Indirect Tax Manager to be integral in implementing change at a pivotal point in the business. This is a first time in house role for this position and as such strong indirect tax technical knowledge with customs experience background is required.

In return for your commitment, you will be trusted to advise and support the finance leadership team, reporting to the Group Head of Tax. You will also learn about the company's various specialty lines, in a period of planned growth and work on matters such as new business initiatives, contract reviews, compliance processes and general technical questions.

This is a unique opportunity to help build one of the world’s most innovative online fashion companies.

Key Responsibilities

The role will provide a strong degree of autonomy and the person will be expected to own and set the vision for the business VAT controls.

• UK and EU VAT compliance process
• Identification of process improvement opportunities and the on-going development of new processes and best practice
• To support Partner Boutiques on VAT related queries
• Training customer fronted teams with relevant indirect tax requirements
• Completion of technical notes on various business wide projects
• Completing in depth review on current processes and advising of risks and opportunities thereon
• Assisting the Head of Tax in liaison with tax authorities on matters relating to indirect taxes
• Analysis and support with implementation of changes to UK and EU indirect taxes legislation
• Ability to travel to Portugal

Who you are

• Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) or Tax Advisor (CTA)
• An undergraduate degree preferable, but not essential
• Big 4 trained preferable, but not essential
• Strong EU VAT technical knowledge, including EU Distance Selling regulations
• Sales tax experience preferable, but not essential
• Strong inter-personal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Basic knowledge of customs, including import thresholds
• Hands on attitude