Assistant Tax Manager - Utrecht

Independent Recruiters Groep BV; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working possibilities

Travel allowance

Laptop provided

Non-contributory pension

Job summary

Independent Recruiters Groep BV is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager based in Utrecht, with weekly travel to Venlo. You will oversee VAT, compliance and reconciliations, review work from the India SSC, and help improve tax processes.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Tax/Fiscal Studies with 3–5 years’ experience, strong Excel, and preferably SAP. English is essential; Dutch is a plus. The role offers hybrid working and exposure to a major international tax function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Tax/Fiscal Studies.
• 3–5 years of relevant tax experience.
• At least one year of professional experience in the Netherlands, familiar with Dutch regulations.
• Experience with VAT, reconciliations and tax compliance.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Preferably experience with SAP.
• 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

VAT

Tax compliance

Excel

English fluency

Dutch knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Tax/Fiscal Studies

Tools

SAP

Job description

Assistant Tax Manager - Utrecht

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 Assistant Tax Manager - Utrecht

In this role, you will:

• 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 Assistant Tax Manager - Utrecht

For this position, a strong tax foundation is essential.

You have:

• 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.
• Strong Excel skills.
• 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.

Short description Assistant Tax Manager - Utrecht

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.

The Offer Assistant Tax Manager - Utrecht

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.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Non-contributory pension scheme.
• Hybrid working possibilities.
• Travel allowance.
• Laptop provided by the company.