Assistant Tax Manager - Utrecht

Independent Recruiters; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days 25

Pension plan

Travel allowance

Laptop provided

Job summary

Independent Recruiters is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager to join a small, experienced tax team in Utrecht, with regular travel to Venlo. You will review VAT work performed by the SSC in India, ensure compliance, and identify improvements while supporting audits and senior stakeholders.

We expect a tax degree (BSc or MSc) and 3–5 years of experience in VAT, tax reconciliations, and compliance, ideally with SAP. Proficiency in English is essential; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in the Netherlands focused on Tax / Fiscal Studies.
• Ideally 3 to 5 years of relevant tax experience.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in the Netherlands with Dutch regulations.
• Experience with VAT, reconciliations and tax compliance.
• Familiarity with SAP is preferred.
• Professional fluency in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review tax-related work performed by the shared service center in India.
• Monitor VAT positions and review reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax legislation and internal requirements.
• Identify tax risks and propose practical improvements.
• Improve tax processes, controls and documentation where necessary.
• Support audits and maintain contact with auditors and tax authorities.
• Work closely with internal finance stakeholders and the wider organization.
• Support the Tax Manager with ad-hoc tax matters and projects.

Skills

Tax expertise

VAT knowledge

Reconciliations

English fluency

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor/Master in Tax

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ready to take the next step in tax within an international organization, while being based primarily in Utrecht? For a major international retailer and manufacturer, we are looking for an Assistant Tax Manager to join a small and experienced tax team.

You will work closely with the Tax Manager and another colleague and take responsibility for reviewing tax work performed by the shared service center in India. Your focus will be on VAT, compliance, reconciliations, risk identification and improving tax processes.

Although Utrecht will be your main working location, you will be expected to travel to the office in Venlo approximately once per week. This allows you to stay closely connected to the wider finance organization and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review tax-related work performed by the shared service center in India.
• Monitor VAT positions and review reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax legislation and internal requirements.
• Identify tax risks and propose practical improvements.
• Improve tax processes, controls and documentation where necessary.
• Support audits and maintain contact with auditors and tax authorities.
• Work closely with internal finance stakeholders and the wider organization.
• Support the Tax Manager with ad-hoc tax matters and projects.

This is not a purely advisory role. We are looking for someone who enjoys working hands-on, getting into the details and taking ownership.

Requirements

For this position, a strong tax foundation is essential.

• A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in the Netherlands specifically focused on Tax / Fiscal Studies.
• Ideally 3 to 5 years of relevant tax experience.
• At least one year of professional experience in the Netherlands, giving you familiarity with Dutch tax regulations and working practices.
• Experience with VAT, reconciliations and tax compliance.
• Preferably experience with SAP.
• Professional fluency in English; Dutch is considered a plus.

You are proactive, hands-on and comfortable identifying risks and translating them into practical improvements.

The offer

The salary indication for this role is approximately €5,600 gross per month, depending on experience. For candidates with more extensive and directly relevant tax experience, there may be flexibility on salary.

In addition, the organization offers:

• 25 vacation days, increasing with length of service.
• The possibility to purchase additional vacation days.
• Non-contributory pension scheme.
• Travel allowance.
• Laptop provided by the company.