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UK Corporate Tax Associate
Finance – UK Corporate Tax Associate
Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, connecting customers in over 190 countries with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands and boutiques. Farfetch enables an endless expression of style while delivering one of the most extensive selections of luxury fashion products to shoppers worldwide.
LONDON LOCATION
Our London office is based in Old Street, situated in the heart of the city’s dynamic tech hub. The workplace features wide-open spaces for collaboration, ideation, and team lunches, as well as an expansive outdoor terrace—ideal for hosting new and existing team events.
THE ROLE: UK Corporate Tax Associate
You will play a critical role in the Global Tax Team in the UK, supporting day-to-day corporation tax compliance, governance, and advisory work, while enhancing tax efficiency in a global, fast-moving environment. This position requires close collaboration between Finance, Legal, and broader business areas to ensure accurate tax filings and effective tax strategy execution.
Daily Responsibilities
Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare, review, and submit UK Corporation Tax Returns (CT600).
- Manage the compliance calendar, including deadlines (e.g., Qualifying Corporation Tax Payment/Surcharge (QIPs)).
Accounting & Disclosures
- Support the tax accounting cycle (including current/foreign currency valuation, deferred tax provisions, and IFRS/US GAAP disclosures).
Risk Assessment & Opportunities
- Analyse capital allowances, R&D tax credits, group reliefs, loss utilisation, and corporate interest restrictions (CIR).
- Translate complex tax positions into understandable guidance for non-tax specialists.
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Tax Governance & HMRC Engagement
- Support tax governance systems (Travel & Substance, Corporate Criminal Offence requirements).
- Maintain the HMRC relationship (e.g., Business Relationship Representative+, BRR+), ensuring alignment with the published tax strategy.
- Manage and respond to HMRC enquiries, coordinating with external specialists and internal stakeholders.
Advisory Activities
- Provide daily advisory on withholding taxes, transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and downsizing requests under the EUSAT.
- Coach employees and contribute to developing the tax strategy roadmap.
Who You Are
The ideal candidate will bring this mix of technical, interpersonal, and strategic skills to this role:
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in UK corporate tax, gained in either accountancy practice or in-house.
- In-depth understanding of UK corporation tax legislation, including payment mechanisms.
- Proficient in Excel, including advanced functions for analysis and reporting.
- Strong command of written and verbal English (this is our company language).
- Ability to operate efficiently in a pressure-cooker environment, handling layered deadlines effectively.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and diplomatic—experts at navigating ambiguity and stakeholder expectations.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Professional qualification in progress or completed: ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent.
- Previous experience at a Big Four accounting firm or in a large multinational group tax team.
- Familiarity with tax risk framework (e.g., SAO, CCO) and awareness of current developments (e.g., OECD Pillar Two).
Rewards & Benefits
Farfetch’s employee benefits are designed to foster well-being, flexibility, and career development:
- Employee pension scheme
- Flexible Benefits Program (including personalised perks).
- Health & Critical Illness insurance.
- Hybrid work model: Commit to 3 days on-site, 2 days remote per week.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
Farfetch is committed to diversity and inclusion across all its forms: race, religion, age, gender identity, pregnancy status, disability, military service, and beyond. In employment decisions, we reject bias or legal distinctions on any basis protected under UK legislation or ordinance.
If you require assistance with our application process, please notify us promptly to arrange alternative accommodations.
SCAM DISCLAIMER
Fraudsters acting on behalf of Farfetch have been reported. Do not engage in unofficial communication channels such as messaging apps. Farfetch exclusively conducts its hiring process through our official careers website. We will never ask you for payment of any kind during recruitment. If unsure, verify by accessing farfetch.com/careers.
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