Accounting & VAT Specialist (m/w/d)

Veepee

Pioneer of online flash sales since 2001 and key player in European e-commerce, Veepee collaborates with over 7,000 brands to offer highly discounted products available for a limited time. Operating across various sectors, including fashion, home, wine, travel or beauty... Veepee achieved a turnover of 3.3 billion euros incl. VAT in 2024 and employs 5,000 staff members across 10 countries.

Westwing

JOIN OUR TEAM As a Junior Tax Specialist, you will be part of our Finance team, ensuring robust VAT compliance and providing expert tax guidance to support our fast-growing e-commerce business. By overseeing VAT reporting, managing cross-border tax obligations, and collaborating with internal stakeholders, you will help ensure that our tax processes remain compliant, efficient, and aligned with evolving regulations. This position is permanent and based in Warsaw. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Be a key contributor to our Finance team, supporting the delivery of a world-class e-commerce experience while ensuring compliant and efficient tax processes across multiple jurisdictions * Manage end-to-end VAT compliance, including preparing VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat, SAF-T, and other local indirect tax filings, ensuring timely and accurate reporting * Provide VAT advisory and tax guidance by analysing tax legislation, identifying risks, and proposing practical solutions for business transactions and operational processes * Act as a point of contact for tax authorities during VAT audits, coordinating responses to inquiries from auditors and internal stakeholders * Drive improvements in VAT processes, including leveraging AI to enhance VAT data quality, automate controls, and strengthen documentation * Collaborate closely with Accounting, Supply Chain, Tech, and Customer Care teams to support VAT-related business projects YOU COME WITH * A master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field, combined with first professional experience in indirect tax or a comparable in-house VAT expert role * Profound expertise in Polish and EU VAT regulations, including experience with Intrastat reporting and a solid understanding of accounting principles * Practical experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar * Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach with a high level of ownership * Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams * Fluency in English; knowledge of German or another European language is a distinct advantage WHY WESTWING If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it. At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living. Here is what you can look forward to: * A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration * An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone * A flexible hybrid setup with 2 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen * Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas * 20 to 28 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create * A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces * Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers * Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care * Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Summer to Winter Parties ABOUT US Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 507 million in 2025. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018. Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd. Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity. DEPARTMENT Finance

Upvest

At Upvest, we are on a mission to make investing as easy as spending money. Upvest empowers businesses to offer a wide range of investment products and the best experience in the field of capital market investment and retirement planning. Upvest’s Investment API is easy to integrate so that fintechs and financial institutions can save resources and fully focus on their core business. We are proud to partner with Europe’s leading Fintechs and financial institutions such as DKB, Revolut, N26 and Raisin. Founded in 2017 by Martin Kassing, Upvest now brings together over 270 talented professionals from more than 70 nationalities. Upvest is backed by €280M in total funding from world-class investors, including BlackRock, Tencent, Sapphire Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners, Earlybird, Notion Capital, and Motive. Our latest €105M funding round in March 2026 - led by Sapphire and Tencent - serves as a massive catalyst for our growth, allowing us to offer premier investment experience. As a nationally supervised investment firm, tax is a core part of how we operate. It ensures compliance with tax regulations, builds trust with tax authorities, investors, and auditors, and provides the foundation for sustainable growth - so our teams can focus on customers, products, and innovation. YOUR MISSION: As a Corporate Tax Specialist (f/m/d), you'll be part of our Finance team and take ownership of core tasks across corporate income tax, VAT, payroll tax, and transfer pricing. You'll ensure the accurate and timely preparation of tax filings and returns, help build robust processes and controls, and actively contribute to the ongoing development of our Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS). You'll work closely with Accounting, Legal, the Head of Corporate Taxes, and external advisers, and act as the first point of contact for tax-related questions in day-to-day business. Upvest is in a phase of strong European expansion and is setting up new entities and branches abroad as part of this growth. You'll support this journey from a tax perspective: assessing the tax implications of new country and entity structures, coordinating with local advisers, and making sure our international setup is tax-robust and scalable from day one. We're looking for a pragmatic, solution-oriented person who takes ownership, challenges existing processes, and works with a high level of accuracy.   WHAT YOU’LL DO: * Prepare and submit VAT pre-notifications, corporate income tax and trade tax returns, and other tax filings on time. * Contribute to preparing and maintaining transfer pricing documentation * Assess and support payroll tax matters in close coordination with the People team. * Develop and maintain our Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS) and related work instructions. * Establish robust internal controls for tax processes and monitor them on an ongoing basis. * Work closely with the Accounting team on tax matters during monthly, quarterly, and annual closings. * Contribute to cross-functional projects that align tax compliance with accounting and business goals. * Support the tax assessment and structuring involved in setting up new entities and branches abroad, including choice of legal form, registration requirements, and permanent establishment risks. * Coordinate local tax advisers in the relevant countries and ensure new entities are set up correctly from a tax perspective from day one and properly integrated into our group structure.   WHAT YOU BRING: * Several years of relevant experience in tax advisory, a corporate tax department, or audit with a focus on tax. * Solid knowledge of German tax law (e.g. AO, EStG, KStG, UStG) and a basic understanding of transfer pricing regulations. * Experience preparing tax returns and filings, and in dealing with tax authorities. * Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle NetSuite) is a plus; strong Excel skills are required. * Fluent German and very good English communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics clearly. * A strong sense of ownership and a structured, detail-oriented way of working. * An interest in brokerage, trading, and wealth management, along with a good understanding of financial markets. * Motivation to continuously grow, both professionally and personally.     HOW WE UPVEST IN YOU: * Best-in-class AI tools: Every Upvenger has €20,000 per year to spend on the best AI tools available — so you're always working with the most powerful models and tooling on the market. * Impact-driven work: We’re building the infrastructure that will power the future of investing in Europe. It’s complex, ambitious, and meaningful. You’ll work with modern technologies and create something entirely new. No legacy systems, no limits. * Wellbeing: Recharge with 30 days of annual leave and maintain a healthy lifestyle with sports benefits. Access confidential professional coaching and enjoy the flexibility to work remotely abroad for up to 183 days a year. Recharge with UpRest, a one-month fully paid sabbatical after every 4 years of working at Upvest. * Development: Growth is in our DNA. Each Upvenger has access to a personal development budget and the freedom to decide how to use it. * Flexible work environment: Work from any of our hubs in Berlin, London or Tallinn hybrid or remotely across Europe, depending on the role. We give you the choice and budget to work where you’re most comfortable and productive, either at home or in the office. You choose. * Compensation and equity: We believe that all Upvengers contribute to our success and deserve a competitive, above-market salary and a participation in our employee equity program. * Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements. * Inclusion: We’re committed to a culture where everyone belongs and thrives. Our Employee Resources Groups foster inclusion and connection, like Upfem for our female Upvengers, or UpVergent supporting neurodivergent Upvengers and allies.   OUR VALUES: * Make it easy for others. We simplify the complex and act with the best intentions. * Own the outcome. We are proactive, fast and confident to get the job done, valuing progress over perfection. * Rise to the challenge. We aim high and push the boundaries. We stay curious, learn and celebrate our wins together. * Tell the story. We start with the Why to align on purpose. We are transparent and share knowledge to empower and inspire others. Upvest is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.