Junior VAT Compliance Specialist - Amsterdam

ACCA Careers; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 26

Pension plan

Healthcare

Fitness

Language training

Commuting allowance

NS Card

Accident insurance

WGA gap insurance

WIA gap insurance

ANW gap insurance

Overtime pay

Bike plan

Homework allowance

Health budget

Job summary

TMF Group in Amsterdam seeks a Junior VAT Specialist to support VAT compliance for a diverse client portfolio. You will assist with Dutch VAT returns, EC Sales Listings, and Intrastat while learning from experienced VAT and accounting professionals.

You will contribute to ensuring regulatory compliance, handling basic VAT queries, and supporting registrations and amendments within a collaborative, international environment.

Qualifications

• Education in Tax Law, Fiscal Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Experience in VAT, tax, accounting, or related admin environment
• Interest in VAT, indirect taxation, and compliance services
• Basic understanding of Dutch VAT and EU VAT principles
• Experience with VAT returns, EC Sales Listings, or Intrastat is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and submitting Dutch VAT returns for national and international clients
• Support EC Sales Listings, Intrastat reports, and other VAT filings
• Review VAT data, identify discrepancies, escalate issues
• Respond to VAT queries with guidance from senior team
• Assist with VAT registrations, amendments, and deregistrations
• Support communication with Dutch Tax Authorities on VAT matters
• Collaborate with Accounting Officers and VAT colleagues for timely service
• Monitor VAT regulatory developments and share updates
• Maintain records and documentation for compliance filings
• Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing
• Escalate technical questions or risks promptly
• Ensure work meets internal quality standards and deadlines

Skills

Dutch & English

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Proactive attitude

Education

HBO or university-level education in Tax Law or related field

Tools

Tax compliance software

Job description

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. Our 11,000 experts and 125 offices in 87 jurisdictions worldwide serve corporates, financial institutions, asset managers, private clients, and family offices, providing the combination of accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration, compliance, and entity management services essential to global business success. Please visit our website to read more about our business.

Discover the Role

As a Junior VAT Specialist, you will support the delivery of VAT compliance services for a diverse portfolio of national and international clients. Working alongside experienced VAT and Accounting professionals, you will assist with the preparation and submission of VAT-related filings, help ensure compliance with Dutch and EU VAT regulations, and contribute to providing high-quality client service.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical VAT knowledge in an international environment while gaining hands-on experience with compliance processes, client communication, and indirect tax regulations. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative team, receive guidance from experienced colleagues, and build a strong foundation for a career in VAT and indirect taxation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and submission of Dutch VAT returns for a diverse portfolio of national and international clients.
• Support the preparation and filing of EC Sales Listings, Intrastat reports, and other VAT-related compliance obligations.
• Review VAT data and identify discrepancies, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Respond to basic VAT-related queries from clients and internal stakeholders with support from senior team members.
• Assist with VAT registrations, amendments, deregistrations, and supplementary filings.
• Support communication with the Dutch Tax Authorities regarding VAT correspondence and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with Accounting Officers and VAT colleagues to ensure accurate and timely service delivery.
• Monitor VAT legislative developments and share relevant updates within the team.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for compliance filings.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities within the department.
• Escalate technical questions, compliance risks, or client concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure all work is delivered in accordance with internal quality standards and deadlines.

Key Requirements

• Completed or currently pursuing an HBO or university-level education in Tax Law, Fiscal Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in VAT, tax, accounting, finance, or a related administrative environment.
• Strong interest in VAT, indirect taxation, and compliance services.
• Basic understanding of Dutch VAT legislation and EU VAT principles is advantageous.
• Experience with VAT returns, EC Sales Listings, or Intrastat reporting is considered a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Ability to work accurately and effectively under deadlines.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical VAT knowledge.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with VAT registrations, OSS, e-invoicing, financial statements, or tax compliance software is considered an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

• 26 holidays per year (40 hour work week)
• Pension plan (statutory own contribution - 1% of the pension base)
• Collective healthcare insurance
• Company fitness
• Company language training
• Commuting allowance, based on 0,23 cent per km (max 30 km one-way) or a NS Business Card
• Accident insurance
• WGA gap insurance
• WIA gap insurance (disability insurance)
• ANW gap insurance (nabestaanden overbruggingspensioen)
• Overtime compensation
• Bike plan
• Homework allowance - EUR 2,15 per day
• EUR 200,00 TMF Health Budget annually