Internship In Tax

Description:

Our tax team is responsible for the core tax processes and systems that run Wayfair. Finance at Wayfair is tasked with delivering clean, accurate and fast financial information. We own the accuracy, structuring and availability of the financial data that powers Wayfair's data-driven and cost-conscious culture. We are recruiting a Tax Intern, Europe to support the Tax Manager and Tax team to provide comprehensive VAT compliance in a fast growing, high volume driven business. You’ll be working as part of a committed European Accounting & Tax Function to ensure accurate and timely compliance reporting. We’re looking for somebody ambitious to adapt and grow in the role, who can collaborate effectively with their immediate team and our wider Finance organisation. You will be a Finance or Accounting student with ambitions to pursue a career in Tax, Accountancy or Finance. You will enjoy working as part of an international team and multicultural environment, and be adept in effectively communicating with a range of people and teams.

• Preparation of monthly reconciliations VAT reporting;
• Assistance with the preparation of monthly indirect tax returns, including VAT returns, VIES, EC Sales listings, Intrastats;
• Completing various checks to ensure accurate transfer of data between Wayfair’s reporting tools;
• Answering and gathering data to satisfy queries and requests from compliance service providers;
• The completion of various once off projects
• Assisting team members with various month end and ad hoc tasks.

What You’ll Need

• Currently studying for a Business or Finance degree or recently graduated;
• Previous experience in Tax and/or accounting is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided;
• Analytical with strong problem solving skills;
• Excellent documentation and communication skills; fluent in English, written and verbal;
• Experience with MS Office and Google, with excellent knowledge of Excel/gsheets;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Self-motivated individual;
• Passionate about their work and always aiming to improve processes;
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure that deadlines are consistently met;
• Comfortable managing and analysing large volumes of data;
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.