Tax Accountant

About Mous. (Pronounced mouse, not moose.) We are Mous. People deserve tech and lifestyle products that are fit for purpose, perform as promised and empower them to be their best. That's why we're building the go-to brand focused squarely on delivering just that. We have consistently built our in-house expertise and spent millions in research and development on our relentless pursuit to make the best products possible. Over the past 10 years, we have focused on pushing the performance of products and creating engaging content to guide millions of customers to high-quality products. Mous products, rather than making cheap products for Amazon's algorithm, all with the aspiration that we can raise the standards of the industry and provide people with better products. We're creating products that empower people to be their best, whether they're on a wild adventure or commuting through the city. No matter what your everyday life looks like you can trust our products to remove frustrations, expand your experiences and help you to live without limits.

About the Role

We're on the lookout for an experienced and proactive Tax Accountant to join our growing Finance team at Mous. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a role in an ambitious, fast-scaling company and take ownership of our global tax responsibilities. In this role, you'll lead on all things tax, ensuring compliance, accurate filings, and efficient processes across multiple jurisdictions. Your primary focus will be the preparation and submission of global sales tax returns, alongside supporting our month-end reporting, corporation tax filings, and taking ownership of our UK R&D claims. You'll thrive here if you're detail-oriented, highly organised, and capable of managing multiple deadlines. This role is ideal for someone keen to broaden their international tax exposure in a hands-on environment.

About You

We're looking for a self-starter with strong technical expertise and practical experience, someone who's ready to get stuck in, solve problems, and continuously look for ways to improve how we do things. You'll be expected to hit the ground running, build a deep understanding of our finance systems and order flows, and become a key tax contact across the business. Reporting to our Financial Controller, Hussain Abbas, you'll be joining an agile and talented Finance team here at Mous. This role will be situated at our office in Lahore (Upper Mall), working on-site from Monday to Thursday, with Friday being an optional WFH day. The normal working hours will be 10 am - 7 pm PKT.

Key Responsibilities

Sales tax returns

• Prepare and submit UK VAT returns
• Manage US sales tax registrations and filings in partnership with our third-party tax provider
• Prepare and submit IOSS (EU) returns and manage other EU VAT registrations and filings
• Oversee and complete in-house tax returns across multiple international markets (Norway, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore to name a few)
• Develop and maintain robust internal processes to ensure input VAT recovery and compliance
• Liaise with tax authorities on ad hoc issues
• Monitor international sales versus registration thresholds and manage any new registrations as required

Corporation tax returns

• Work with our professional services providers to prepare our UK and US corporation tax returns
• Manage US Franchise tax returns

R&D claim

• Lead preparation of UK R&D claim, working closely with our Product team
• Provide detailed analysis and supporting documentation for R&D expenditure

Import Duties

• Pulling together ad hoc analysis on the financial impact of international duties

How will success be measured?

• Accurate and timely submission of all global tax returns
• Smooth coordination with external advisors and tax authorities
• Proactive identification and management of new tax registration requirements
• Successful preparation and submission of the UK R&D claim with strong supporting documentation
• Implementation and maintenance of efficient, compliant tax processes
• Effective communication and collaboration across internal teams
• Minimal errors or rework required due to strong attention to detail
• Consistent delivery of high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ownership and initiative in solving tax-related challenges
• Positive contribution to continuous improvements within the Finance function

Skills requirements

Hard skills

• You'll have 3 years of previous experience as a Tax Accountant, Management Accountant (or similar) role, ideally in a D2C, Consumer Goods, or eCommerce environment
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• A strong knowledge of sales tax and corporation tax is a must
• Practical experience in preparing and submitting global sales tax returns is a big plus
• Strong numerical ability with advanced Excel skills

Soft skills

• You love attention to detail You understand that your accuracy is critical to the smooth operation of our Finance function
• Have a strong sense of ownership, you set a high standard, and you are proactive, always looking to raise further
• You are adaptable and can prioritise in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-have

• Experience using accountancy tools, exposure to ERP software is a bonus (but not necessary)

About Our Offer

Here's a summary of the benefits of working at Mous:

• Health Insurance: Mous provides comprehensive health insurance coverage to support you and your dependents with peace of mind for life's unexpected turns.
• Travel Allowance: A monthly travel allowance to make your journey to and from work smoother and more affordable.
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive starting salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring to Mous.
• Long-Term Benefits: One month of paid leave after 5 years of service
• Dynamic Work Culture: A focused, high-performance, data-driven environment where innovation thrives and teamwork is paramount
• Growth and Development Opportunities: We encourage radical growth and development through new experiences, fostering an environment where innovative thinking is the norm
• Professional Development Perks: Regular Mousterclasses where teams share expertise across the business
• Seamless Remote Collaboration: Global teams and weekly company-wide meetings and virtual social activities

About Our Values

• Get Results - Accountability, prioritisation, innovation, grit and resilience
• Work Together - Collaboration, feedback, celebrating diversity, supporting communities
• Enjoy The Ride - Agility, opportunity, balance between work and social

About Our Commitment

Mous is an equal opportunity employer, and as a brand, we value authenticity and integrity. We strive to be different and know that if we are to create the most innovative products and deliver the best customer experience, we need to build a diverse team of individuals who can bring a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table. No matter your age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or physical ability, at Mous, your individuality is celebrated.

As a D2C business and heavy user of plastics, we understand our responsibility to the planet. To stay true to our word, we have placed "Planet" firmly in our key business objectives and have formed a dedicated team, alongside our cofounders, to build an ESG plan we''re proud of. Ultimately, we want to create a better world through our actions, and we're doing so across our products, how we transport from A to B, and socially.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Manufacturing