Junior VAT Compliance Specialist

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As a Junior VAT Specialist, you will support the delivery of VAT compliance services to a diverse portfolio of national and international clients. Working closely with experienced VAT and Accounting professionals, you will assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns and other VAT-related filings, while developing your knowledge of Dutch and EU VAT regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity to start or further develop your career in VAT and indirect taxation within an international environment. You will gain hands-on experience with VAT compliance, client communication and tax authority correspondence, while receiving guidance and coaching from experienced colleagues.

As your knowledge and experience grow, you will gradually take on more responsibility and develop towards independently managing VAT compliance activities for your own portfolio of clients.

In this role, you will:

• Assist with the preparation and submission of Dutch VAT returns for national and international clients.
• Support the preparation and filing of EC Sales Listings and Intrastat reports, as well as other VAT-related compliance obligations.
• Review financial and VAT data for completeness and accuracy and identify potential discrepancies.
• Assist with VAT registrations, amendments, deregistrations and supplementary VAT filings.
• Respond to routine VAT-related questions from clients and internal stakeholders, with support from senior colleagues where needed.
• Support communication with the Dutch Tax Authorities regarding VAT filings, registrations and correspondence.
• Work closely with VAT colleagues and Accounting Officers to ensure accurate and timely service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for VAT compliance filings.
• Keep up to date with relevant developments in Dutch and EU VAT legislation and share relevant updates with the team.
• Escalate technical VAT questions, potential compliance risks and client concerns to senior colleagues when appropriate.
• Contribute to process improvements, standardisation and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team.
• Ensure that work is completed accurately, on time and in accordance with internal quality standards.

We are looking for someone who is curious, accurate and eager to develop a career in VAT and indirect taxation.

Ideally, you bring:

• A completed HBO or university-level education in Tax Law, Fiscal Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• A strong interest in VAT, indirect taxation and tax compliance.
• Relevant experience gained through an internship, part-time role or previous position in tax, accounting, finance or an administrative environment 
• Basic knowledge of Dutch VAT legislation and EU VAT principles 
• Experience with VAT returns, EC Sales Listings or Intrastat reporting 
• Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English.
• The ability to work accurately and manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
• A proactive, practical and solution-oriented approach.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and continuously develop your technical VAT knowledge.
• Good organisational and teamwork skills.
• Experience or familiarity with VAT registrations, OSS, e-invoicing or tax compliance software is an advantage, but not required.

You will join a collaborative environment where you can build your VAT expertise through practical experience and support from experienced colleagues. From the start, you will work on real client cases and gradually develop your technical knowledge, client communication skills and ability to manage VAT compliance processes independently.

The role provides a strong foundation for further development within VAT and indirect taxation, with increasing responsibility as your experience and technical expertise grow.

• 26 holidays per year (40 hour work week)
• Pension plan (statutory own contribution – 1% of the pension base)
• Collective healthcare insurance
• Company fitness
• Company language training
• Commuting allowance, based on 0,25 cent per km (max 30 km one-way) or a NS Business Card
• Accident insurance
• WGA gap insurance
• WIA gap insurance (disability insurance)
• ANW gap insurance (nabestaanden overbruggingspensioen)
• Overtime compensation
• Bike plan
• Homework allowance – EUR 2,45 per day
• EUR 240,00 TMF Health Budget annually