Assistant Tax Manager

Brewer Morris; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is partnering with a fast-growing international e-commerce business to recruit a Senior Tax Specialist. This role focuses on VAT, indirect tax, and cross-border tax matters in a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environment. You will support audits, ensure robust tax compliance, and safeguard the group’s global tax position. Reporting to Global Tax Manager, the position offers broad exposure and challenging projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of indirect tax experience in an international, multi-country environment
• Bachelor's or master's degree from a Dutch university
• Strong indirect tax/VAT expertise and cross-border knowledge

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, VAT filings with SSCs and advisors
• Review VAT treatment of cross-border transactions (B2B, B2C, OSS, IOSS)
• Manage VAT returns, reconciliations, data quality and audit readiness
• Identify VAT risks from operations (logistics, invoicing, returns) and implement mitigations
• Support CIT, WHT, transfer pricing documentation and Pillar Two requirements
• Review intercompany agreements for transfer pricing alignment
• Act as primary contact for VAT audits and liaise with authorities
• Maintain audit-ready tax documentation and accounting support

Skills

VAT compliance

Indirect tax

Cross-border transactions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Tax/Accounting (Dutch university)

Master's degree in Tax/Accounting (Dutch university)

Job description

Brewer Morris is partnering with a fast-growing international e-commerce business to recruit a Senior Tax Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for a VAT-focused tax professional looking to broaden their exposure across corporate tax, transfer pricing and international tax compliance in a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Reporting to the Global Tax Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring robust tax compliance across the organisation, supporting tax audits and helping to safeguard the group's global tax position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with shared service centres and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely VAT filings.
• Review VAT treatment of cross-border transactions, including B2B, B2C, OSS and IOSS arrangements.
• Manage VAT returns, reconciliations and supporting data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate VAT risks arising from business operations, including logistics flows, invoicing, returns and credit note processes.
• Drive improvements in tax processes, controls and documentation to strengthen governance and reduce risks.
• Support direct tax compliance activities, including Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Withholding Tax (WHT), Transfer Pricing documentation (Local File and Master File) and Pillar Two requirements.
• Review and provide input on intercompany agreements and related-party arrangements, ensuring alignment with transfer pricing policies and operational realities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for tax audits, particularly VAT audits, coordinating responses with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Maintain clear, accurate and audit-ready tax documentation, including tax accounting support and reporting requirements.

About You

• 3-5 years of Indirect tax experience gained within an international, multi-country and multi-entity environment.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field obtained from a Dutch university.
• Strong indirect tax/VAT expertise, with a solid understanding of cross-border transactions and international supply chains.