EU VAT Specialist – Transformation & Advisory

ING Nederland; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Pension scheme

13th month salary

8% Holiday pay

Hybrid working

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ING Nederland is seeking an Indirect Tax (EU VAT) specialist to strengthen our VAT team within Group Tax and help shape our VAT control framework. You will advise on VAT matters across ING’s countries and partner with colleagues to deliver compliant, forward-looking VAT solutions.

The role also supports transformation programs like ViDA and requires a Master’s degree with 5–10 years VAT experience, fluency in English and Dutch.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Tax Law or Fiscal Economics.
• Around 5–10 years of VAT experience.
• Excellent knowledge of European VAT rules and case-law.
• Experience with complex VAT matters and transformation programs.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to explain insights to non-tax colleagues.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality VAT advice to the business and senior management on ING’s products, services and initiatives.
• Help maintain ING’s tax control framework, internal VAT policies and manuals, and support consistent application across the organization.
• Assess VAT risks and contribute to embedding VAT controls and processes.
• Assist in global tax transformation programs.
• Work with local tax teams, Finance, and the business on cross-border VAT matters.
• Spot opportunities to simplify processes and improve data quality in VAT systems.

Skills

VAT expertise

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Dutch language

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Tax Law or Fiscal Economics

Job description

This role has been posted initially on the 16th of April 2026 therefore the priority scheme does not apply.

We’re looking for an Indirect Tax (EU VAT) specialist to strengthen our VAT team in Group Tax. In this role, you will help shape and maintain our VAT control framework and support the business in navigating complex VAT matters across the different countries where ING operates. The work is varied: you’ll advise on VAT aspects of products and business initiatives, help keep our internal policies up to date, and partner with colleagues across the organisation to find practical, compliant and forward‑looking VAT solutions. Additionally, you will contribute to challenging (tax) transformation programs like ViDA.

The team

At ING Group Tax, you’ll join a team of 25-30 tax and tax technology professionals. We work in an open and collaborative setting where people are proactive, share knowledge and take pride in delivering solid work. The team culture is open, collaborative and hands‑on.

Roles And Responsibilities

For this role we are looking for someone to fill the following responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality VAT advice to the business and (senior) management on ING’s products, services and new initiatives.
• Help keeping the bank safe and compliant, i.e. develop, improve and maintain ING’s tax control framework, internal VAT policies and manuals, and support consistent application across the organization.
• Assess VAT risks and contribute to the way we embed VAT controls and processes within the organisation.
• Assist in global (tax) transformation programs.
• Work with local tax teams, Finance departments and the business on cross-border tax matters.
• Spot opportunities to simplify processes, improve data quality or strengthen the way VAT is handled within systems and reporting.
  
  
  
  

How To Succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

• A completed Master’s degree in Tax Law or Fiscal Economics.
• Around 5–10 years of VAT experience, ideally gained in the financial services industry and/or a consultancy environment.
• An excellent working knowledge of European VAT rules and relevant case-law.
• Experience in dealing with complex VAT matters, compliance processes transformation programs.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain your insights clearly to non‑tax colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Someone who enjoys working with others, takes initiative and ownership and can find their way in an international organisation that moves quickly.
• Fluent in English and (preferably) Dutch, both spoken and written.
  
  
  
  

Rewards And Benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.

The Benefits Of Working With Us At ING Include

• 25-28 vacation days depending on contract
• Pension scheme
• 13th month salary
• 8% Holiday payment
• Hybrid working
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues
  
  
  
  

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