Assistant Tax Manager

Independent Recruiters; Heierhoeven; Hybrid; EUR 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel allowance

Laptop

Job summary

Independent Recruiters is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager for a large international organization in the Venlo area. You will review tax work, ensure timely compliance, and liaise with auditors and tax authorities.

You will work with SAP and Excel, have VAT and reconciliation knowledge, and support the Tax Manager on ad-hoc projects. The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a non-contributory pension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in the Netherlands specifically focused on Tax / Fiscal Studies.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant tax experience.
• At least one year of professional experience in the Netherlands.
• Solid knowledge of VAT and reconciliations.
• Experience with SAP is preferred. You have strong Excel skills.
• You are fluent in English; Dutch is considered a plus.
• You are proactive, hands‑on and comfortable identifying risks and suggesting improvements.
• A driving licence and access to a car are required when working from Venlo, as the office is difficult to reach by public transport.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing tax-related work performed by the shared service center in India.
• Ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance and adherence to relevant regulations.
• Reviewing reconciliations and monitoring VAT positions.
• Identifying tax risks and proposing improvements to processes and controls.
• Ensuring tax documentation is complete, accurate and audit-ready.
• Acting as a point of contact for auditors and tax authorities.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and the wider finance organization.
• Supporting the Tax Manager with ad-hoc tax matters and projects.

Skills

VAT knowledge

Excel

SAP

English fluent

Dutch preferred

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Tax/Fiscal Studies (Netherlands)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Beschrijving

Responsibilities Assistant Tax Manager

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing tax-related work performed by the shared service center in India.
• Ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance and adherence to relevant regulations.
• Reviewing reconciliations and monitoring VAT positions.
• Identifying tax risks and proposing improvements to processes and controls.
• Ensuring tax documentation is complete, accurate and audit-ready.
• Acting as a point of contact for auditors and tax authorities.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and the wider finance organization.
• Supporting the Tax Manager with ad-hoc tax matters and projects.

Requirements

Requirements Assistant Tax Manager

• You have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in the Netherlands specifically focused on Tax / Fiscal Studies. A general Finance degree is not sufficient for this position.
• You ideally have 3 to 5 years of relevant tax experience. More experience can also be considered depending on salary expectations.
• You have at least one year of professional experience in the Netherlands, giving you familiarity with Dutch tax regulations and working practices.
• You have solid knowledge of VAT and reconciliations.
• Experience with SAP is preferred. You have strong Excel skills.
• You are fluent in English; Dutch is considered a plus.
• You are proactive, hands‑on and comfortable identifying risks and suggesting improvements.
• A driving licence and access to a car are required when working from Venlo, as the office is difficult to reach by public transport.

Salaris

The Offer Assistant Tax Manager

Our client offers a challenging tax position within a large international organization and a small, experienced team.

• Salary indication of approximately €5,600 gross per month, depending on experience.
• 25 vacation days, increasing with length of service, with the option to purchase additional days.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Non-contributory pension scheme.
• Hybrid working possibilities.
• Travel allowance.
• Laptop provided by the company.