Indirect Tax Lead: VAT & Customs Across Borders

The Resource; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resource (Leiden Area) seeks an Indirect Tax Manager to own indirect tax across the group with a focus on Dutch VAT and International VAT and Customs. This hands-on role builds and enhances the indirect tax function within a fast-growing international business.

You will work closely with Finance, AP/AR and external advisors, ensuring compliant processes, assisting audits and aligning ERP systems. Fluency in English is required; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in Tax Law or Tax Economics.
• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant experience, in a multinational environment or tax advisory firm.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch VAT and good understanding of EU VAT rules and cross-border transactions.
• Experience with VAT compliance and reporting, including preparing or reviewing VAT returns.
• Affinity with international business operations and supply chain flows.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial data is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a pragmatic mindset.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advising on VAT treatment of domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Designing VAT-efficient structures for international operations.
• Providing VAT support to internal stakeholders and building VAT awareness within the business.
• Managing VAT compliance processes, including Dutch VAT returns and European reporting obligations (e.g. ICP, Intrastat).
• Contributing to the setup and continuous improvement of VAT processes, controls and documentation, including alignment with ERP and reporting systems.
• Acting as a point of contact for tax authorities, supporting audits and managing VAT-related inquiries.
• Monitoring developments in Dutch, EU and international VAT legislation and translating these into practical guidance for the organization.
• Working with external advisors on complex VAT matters and ensuring consistent and pragmatic implementation of advice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Pragmatic mindset

Ownership mindset

Fluent in English

Dutch language familiarity

Education

University degree in Tax Law or Tax Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Resource (Leiden Area) seeks an Indirect Tax Manager to own indirect tax across the group with a focus on Dutch VAT and International VAT and Customs. This hands-on role builds and enhances the indirect tax function within a fast-growing international business.

You will work closely with Finance, AP/AR and external advisors, ensuring compliant processes, assisting audits and aligning ERP systems. Fluency in English is required; Dutch is a plus.