About this role

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

We are looking for a new working student (all genders) for our Tax Compliance team.

Our Finance Solutions (FSO) Tax Compliance team manages the end-to-end global tax reporting for the Zalando Group, ensuring we remain compliant across all international jurisdictions. We focus on automating tax mandates through cross-functional collaboration and safeguarding the company’s position during global audits and accounting processes.

As a Working Student (all genders), you will play a hands-on role in supporting our Country Managers across different markets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimise data flows and implement new tax technology solutions.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace:https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

You will become an integral part of our daily Global Tax Operations, providing hands-on support to Country Managers across 27+ markets, and gaining directly transferable, industry-relevant tax experience
You’ll work directly with key internal stakeholders (Tax Advisory, Accounting, Treasury, Logistics, and Tech) to refine data flows and uphold the integrity of the data used for global tax reporting
You’ll support experts in the User Acceptance Testing and successful roll-out of new Tax technology solutions
You’ll identify and help optimise existing reporting processes and assist in the tax-compliant mapping of new, complex e-commerce business models

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Taxation, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field
You have a solid foundational knowledge of Direct and Indirect Tax principles
First practical experience (internships, working student role) in a Tax environment is a plus
Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets. SAP experience (FI module) is highly desirable
You are fluent in English (written and spoken), proficiency in German or another major European language is an advantage

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review