Senior Tax Accountant: Global VAT & Compliance Expert

Booking.com; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working with flexible schedules

Genrous paid leave scheme (including,?

Product discounts

Job summary

Booking.com Amsterdam seeks a Senior Tax Accountant and Compliance Specialist to own global indirect tax filings and drive improvements across VAT, automation, and data quality. You’ll collaborate with EY, the India Centre of Excellence, and the Finance team on high-impact initiatives.

You will influence TaxIT, ACE, and VAT on Commission projects while expanding cross-functional partnerships and ensuring accurate, timely reporting across borders.

Qualifications

• University degree and/or postgraduate education (ACCA, CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance/accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and driven personality.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in technical skills, including SAP and advanced MS Excel

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file indirect tax returns and payments (VAT, DST, GST, US sales tax) across a fast-growing global footprint.
• Post adjusting entries during month-end close and help push forward the automation agenda so fewer of them are manual.
• Reconcile Indirect Tax accounts during month-end close, keeping our books audit-ready.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to keep compliance airtight.
• Roll up your sleeves on daily process improvements, spotting friction and fixing it.
• Stand up new indirect tax compliance processes as Booking registers in new jurisdictions and launches new products.
• Get hands-on exposure to flagship programs like TaxIT, ACE, and VAT on Commission, plus emerging frontiers such as Brazil's tax reform, ViDA, and Saudi VAT on TTV.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Proactive attitude

Education

ACCA

CPA

Tools

SAP

MS Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Booking.com Amsterdam seeks a Senior Tax Accountant and Compliance Specialist to own global indirect tax filings and drive improvements across VAT, automation, and data quality. You’ll collaborate with EY, the India Centre of Excellence, and the Finance team on high-impact initiatives.

You will influence TaxIT, ACE, and VAT on Commission projects while expanding cross-functional partnerships and ensuring accurate, timely reporting across borders.