Location: Hoyland (Barnsley)
Department: Finance
Reports to: Head of Finance

About Lucy & Yak Ltd

At Lucy & Yak, we're passionate about creating colourful clothing that inspires joy and creativity and are kinder to the planet. To treat workers fairly and have a happy team that love what they do.

As our business continues to grow across the UK and internationally, we're looking for an experienced International Tax & Compliance Accountant to join our Finance team.

This is a specialist role responsible for ensuring the business meets its UK and international tax, regulatory and statutory compliance obligations. Working closely with the Head of Finance, external advisers and colleagues across Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Sustainability and Commercial, you'll help ensure we remain compliant across multiple jurisdictions while preparing the business for future regulatory changes.

We offer a genuine four-day working week with no reduction in salary or benefits, giving you the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying greater work-life balance.

The Role

The International Tax & Compliance Accountant will be the business' internal lead for indirect tax, international compliance and financial regulatory reporting.

The role is focused on ensuring Lucy & Yak remains compliant across all relevant jurisdictions while coordinating with external advisers where specialist support is required.

Key Responsibilities

UK & International Tax Compliance

• Prepare and submit UK VAT returns accurately and on time.

• Manage indirect tax compliance across the UK, EU, United States, Australia and New Zealand.

• Coordinate overseas VAT, GST and sales tax registrations, filings and ongoing compliance obligations.

• Oversee US sales tax compliance, working alongside external advisers where appropriate.

• Manage Australian and New Zealand GST compliance.

• Monitor EU VAT requirements, including OSS/IOSS (where applicable).

• Oversee import VAT, customs duty and international trade compliance.

• Act as the primary finance contact for HMRC and external international tax advisers.

• Prepare tax schedules and supporting information for external accountants to complete year-end corporation tax and statutory reporting.

• Build effective relationships with external advisers to ensure compliance obligations are met efficiently.

Regulatory & Financial Compliance

• Lead the financial reporting requirements relating to packaging regulations, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

• Prepare financial information supporting CSR and sustainability reporting.

• Coordinate financial reporting relating to packaging, stock, waste and other regulatory requirements.

• Maintain complete, accurate and audit-ready records supporting all compliance submissions.

• Ensure all regulatory reporting deadlines are achieved.

Regulatory Monitoring & Compliance

• Monitor changes in UK and international tax, VAT, GST, sales tax, customs and regulatory requirements.

• Keep the business informed of new legislation and emerging compliance obligations across all territories..

• Assess the impact of new regulations on the business and recommend practical actions.

• Work with external advisers to interpret legislative changes and implement appropriate business processes.

• Maintain and develop the compliance calendar to ensure all statutory and regulatory deadlines are met.

• Support the implementation of new compliance requirements across the business.

Governance & Controls

• Maintain robust documentation supporting tax and regulatory compliance.

• Develop and improve finance policies, procedures and internal controls.

• Support external audits by preparing tax and compliance schedules.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, reduce risk and improve reporting processes.

• Promote a proactive culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

Business Partnering

• Work collaboratively with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Sustainability and Commercial teams to gather accurate compliance information.

• Provide practical advice and guidance on tax and compliance matters.

• Support projects involving international expansion, new markets and changing regulatory requirements.

About You

You'll be an organised and proactive finance professional with experience in indirect tax and international compliance.

You'll enjoy working collaboratively across departments, building relationships with external advisers and helping the business stay ahead of changing regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CTA) or qualified by experience.

• Strong knowledge of UK VAT and indirect tax.

• Experience managing international VAT, GST and sales tax compliance.

• Experience coordinating with external tax advisers and compliance providers.

• Good understanding of customs, imports, exports and international trade compliance.

• Experience preparing statutory and regulatory reporting.

• Experience monitoring legislative and regulatory changes and translating them into practical business actions.

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using finance systems.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience within retail, e-commerce or consumer goods.

• Experience of packaging regulations, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) or environmental compliance reporting.

• Experience supporting financial aspects of CSR or sustainability reporting.

• Experience working within an international or multi-entity business.

• Experience using Xero and integrated finance applications.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000+, depending on experience.

• Four-day working week with full salary and benefits.

• Company pension scheme.

• Vitality health insurance

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Staff discount.

• Ongoing professional development.

• Employee assistance programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• A collaborative, values-led culture where you'll play a key role in supporting our international growth.

Success in This Role

You'll ensure Lucy & Yak remains compliant across its UK and international indirect tax and regulatory obligations while helping the business respond confidently to an evolving global compliance landscape.

By building strong relationships, maintaining excellent governance and identifying opportunities to improve compliance processes, you'll become the trusted internal specialist for international tax and regulatory compliance, supporting sustainable growth across all of our markets.