Tax Assistant Curaçao

HBN Law & Tax; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

HBN Law & Tax seeks a Tax Assistant for its Curaçao office. You will prepare tax returns, perform calculations, and draft objections while gathering and analyzing data and communicating with Tax Authorities about filings.

In this role you’ll review information within established frameworks, assist senior managers on tax advisory tasks, track deadlines, draft client correspondence, and support audits with organization and diligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably master’s) in tax law or tax economics.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in Dutch and English.
• Demonstrates strong interest in taxation and client service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns and calculations with accuracy and timeliness.
• Draft objections, appeals, and requests for payment deferral.
• Support managers on tax advisory assignments and assist with audits.

Job description

HBN Law & Tax aims to always support our clients and colleagues. In a constantly changing world, we believe we must perform at our best every day. That’s why we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that encourages ambition and excellence.

Our renowned firm is the largest provider of legal services in the Caribbean region of the Kingdom, with offices in Curaçao, Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Maarten, Suriname, and The Hague. We are seeking a Tax Assistant for our office in Curaçao.

What will you do?

As a Tax Assistant, you will provide high-quality tax services by preparing tax returns, performing tax calculations, and drafting objections, appeals, and requests for payment deferral. You will gather and analyze data, conduct research, and communicate with the Tax Authorities regarding the progress of submitted filings and requests.

Within established frameworks, you will review, classify, and gather information while supporting (senior) managers on tax advisory assignments. You will be responsible for accurately tracking filing requirements and deadlines. You will assist in drafting correspondence to clients, responding to routine questions, and organizing supporting documentation for compliance and audit purposes.

Additionally, you may assist in preparing briefing notes on new legislation, contribute to internal knowledge sharing, and provide administrative support during audits or reviews. By keeping management informed of progress and developments, and ensuring tasks are completed thoroughly, you will play a key role in delivering efficient, reliable, and professional tax services.

What we would like to see in you:

• Bachelor’s degree, but preferably a master’s degree in (tax) law or tax economics.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in Dutch and English.
• Demonstrates specific interest in the field of taxation.
• Social skills: shows initiative, is flexible, service-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Is a team player with a professional attitude.

What you can expect from us:

• Excellent primary and secondary employment conditions;
• A pleasant, informal, and at the same time professional working environment;
• Opportunities for career advancement.