Tax Intern

Vestiaire Collective
Paris, France
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have tax compliance or e-commerce experience and are enrolled in a Master’s in Tax Law.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a Master’s in Tax Law and a desire to work in a fast-paced, international environment
    — “currently enrolled in a Master’s degree (Master 2) in Tax Law or equivalent”
  • Individuals who enjoy solving complex tax challenges and contributing to global sustainability goals
    — “make circular fashion the norm, not the exception”
  • Those with strong Excel skills and an interest in supporting tax reporting and research
    — “good knowledge of Excel”

Things to consider

  • The internship is based in Paris and requires a full-time commitment for six months
    — “Six-month, full-time internship starting in January, based in Paris”
  • English proficiency is critical for collaboration and communication across teams
    — “good level of written and spoken English”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to work in a team and adapt to international workflows
    — “You enjoy working in a team”
  • Emphasize any prior experience in e-commerce or tax research to align with the role’s focus
    — “Knowledge of or previous experience in e-commerce would be an asset”
  • Showcase your rigor and attention to detail in tax reporting and analysis
    — “Support the Head of Tax and the Accounting team with day-to-day tax matters”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • accurate tax reporting
  • effective customer service support
Typical background
tax law educationfinance internship experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Tax ReportingResearch And AnalysisCustomer Service CollaborationExcel Proficiency

Preferred

E-commerce KnowledgeLegal Education

Stack & domain

Tax LawCorporate Income TaxVATSales TaxTransfer PricingExcelCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingFinanceTaxation

About the role

Original posting from Vestiaire Collective via Lever

Vestiaire Collective is the leading global platform for desirable pre-loved fashion and a pioneer in transforming how people consume fashion.

Our mission is simple: make circular fashion the norm, not the exception.

Through technology, expertise, and a highly engaged global community, we enable millions of people to buy and sell fashion in a more sustainable way.

Founded in Paris in 2009, Vestiaire Collective is now a globally scaled marketplace with offices in Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City, and logistics hubs across Europe, Asia, and the US.

Today, we are a team of around 600 people from over 50 nationalities, united by a shared ambition: to drive meaningful change in the fashion industry.

Our values, Activism, Transparency, Dedication, Greatness, and Collective, shape how we build, collaborate, and grow every day.

Six-month, full-time internship starting in January, based in Paris

About the role

To support our growth, we are looking for a Finance Assistant Intern to join our Finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Tax.

The tax function ensures compliance across the globe, improves processes by identifying tax opportunities, and supports the business on new initiatives.

What you’ll do

Support the Head of Tax and the Accounting team with day-to-day tax matters in a fast-paced, challenging and international environment. Responsibilities will include tax reporting, research and analysis across corporate income tax (CIT), VAT, sales tax and transfer pricing.

Assist in handling customer tax-related queries in collaboration with the Customer Service team. Under the guidance of the Head of Tax, help define applicable rules, investigate issues and contribute to the development of appropriate solutions.

Who you are

You are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree (Master 2) in Tax Law or equivalent; admitted to the bar school or holder of the CAPA; dual degree in law/business or law/finance is a plus.

Previous experience in a similar position would be a plus.

You have a good level of written and spoken English.

You are rigorous, organised and adaptable.

You are curious and eager to learn and develop new skills.

You enjoy working in a team.

You have good knowledge of Excel.

Knowledge of or previous experience in e-commerce would be an asset.

What We Offer

Purpose-driven work at scale

Join a company reshaping the fashion industry towards circularity, you directly contributes to reducing waste and extending the life of luxury items.

High-impact scope & ownership

Work on products used globally, where your decisions have immediate, measurable impact on millions of users across 70+ countries.

A truly international environment

Collaborate with a diverse team of 50+ nationalities across Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City.

Career acceleration in a fast-moving scale-up

Take ownership early, grow fast, and shape your path, as an expert or a future leader.

Learning & growth as a priority

Dedicated budget, continuous feedback culture, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge topics (AI, marketplace dynamics, scalability, etc.).

Flexible ways of working

Hybrid model (typically 2 days remote per week), with trust and autonomy at the core of how we operate.

Give back through action

2 paid days per year to support a cause of your choice and actively contribute to positive impact beyond your day-to-day role.

Competitive compensation & benefits

Including bonus, health coverage, lunch vouchers, Gym-Pass, and additional legal perks depending on your location.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds including women, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities, are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria.

At Vestiaire Collective, we believe diversity drives better decisions, stronger products, and more meaningful impact.

If this role excites you but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply, your perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.

Vestiaire Collective is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

PS: We take candidate experience seriously, and your safety too !

Vestiaire Collective will only contact you through official email addresses ending in @vestiairecollective.com or no-reply@hire.lever.co.

We will never:

Contact you via WhatsApp, Telegram, or similar platforms

Ask for payment or banking information at any stage of the process

If you receive a suspicious message, please report it to: talentacquisition@vestiairecollective.com

Source: Vestiaire Collective careers (Lever)

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