THE ROLE AND THE TEAM

For our Tax Compliance Department, we are looking for you as a working student (all genders).

In the FSO pillar of Zalando’s Tax Compliance team, we manage the end-to-end global tax reporting obligations of the Zalando Group. The core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Full accountability for the E2E lifecycle, including data validation, payment processing, tax authority submissions, and compliant archiving for all Direct and Indirect Tax obligations.
• Play a key role in preparing for and managing global tax audits, safeguarding Zalando's compliance position across jurisdictions.
• Accurate Tax accounting to ensure clarity of accounts for supporting future audits.
• Actively monitor and implement upcoming tax mandates, collaborating with Tech, Accounting, and Finance to automate compliance.
• Actively contributing to finance and group projects to ensure a high degree of compliance.
• Maintaining systems to ensure smooth business operations in tax compliance.

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 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

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
• 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 counselling 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

TECH STACK / TEAM DESCRIPTION

(Not explicitly listed as a separate section beyond the described cross-functional collaboration with Tax Advisory, Accounting, Treasury, Logistics, and Tech. Emphasis on data flows, global tax reporting, and tax technology solutions.)