Tax Intern

Stryker European Operations Limited - Dutch Branch Office; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker invites motivated students to join the EMEA Indirect Tax Compliance team as an intern. You will assist VAT filings, data validation, and process improvements, gaining exposure to ERP systems, tax technology and cross-functional collaboration in a global setting.

The role emphasizes English communication, Excel proficiency and a proactive, team-oriented approach, with EU work rights and preferred European language skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a European university in bachelor’s or master’s program in Business, Finance, Accounting or Tax.
• Strong interest in tax and eagerness to learn.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; enthusiasm for technology and AI; curiosity about making processes smarter.
• Detail-oriented and proactive; able to work well in a team.
• EU working rights required.
• Preferred additional European language skills (e.g., Dutch, German, French).
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the VAT team with the preparation and supporting documentation for VAT returns and other indirect tax filings.
• Support the collection, validation and organization of data required for VAT compliance activities.
• Assist with VAT account reconciliations and investigation of differences under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Help maintain clear and complete supporting documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
• Gain practical exposure to ERP systems and understand how transactional data flows into VAT reporting.
• Support data-quality checks and help investigate differences or unusual transactions.
• Support initiatives aimed at simplifying and standardizing VAT compliance processes.
• Help document existing processes and maintain procedures and working instructions.
• Identify opportunities to improve recurring activities, data quality and ways of working.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Analytical mindset

Interest in tax

Proactive

Education

University student in Business/Finance/Accounting/Tax

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an intern to join our EMEA Indirect Tax Compliance Team. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in VAT compliance within an international business environment and develop an understanding of how indirect taxes operate across different countries and business processes. Working alongside experienced members of the VAT team, the intern will support VAT and statistical compliance activities, data analysis, reconciliations and process improvement initiatives. The role will also provide exposure to multiple ERP systems and tax technology and involve collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement and other internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the VAT team with the preparation and supporting documentation for VAT returns and other indirect tax filings.
• Support the collection, validation and organization of data required for VAT compliance activities.
• Assist with VAT account reconciliations and investigation of differences under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Help maintain clear and complete supporting documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
• Gain practical exposure to ERP systems and understand how transactional data flows into VAT reporting.
• Support data-quality checks and help investigate differences or unusual transactions.
• Support initiatives aimed at simplifying and standardizing VAT compliance processes.
• Help document existing processes and maintain procedures and working instructions.
• Identify opportunities to improve recurring activities, data quality and ways of working.

Learning & Development Opportunities

• Gain exposure to cross-functional teams, including Tax, Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable and Indirect Tax Technology, in a highly international environment.
• Develop professional writing and communication skills in English.
• Build time-management and organizational skills in a corporate environment.
• Learn to identify and analyze tax risks.
• Gain experience with tax technologies and tools used in indirect tax reporting.
• Understand international trade flows and their impact on indirect tax.

Requirements

• Enrolled at a European university in a bachelor's degree, or master’s degree program in Business, Finance, Accounting or Tax.
• Strong interest in tax and eagerness to learn.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Enthusiasm for technology and AI, and a curiosity about making processes smarter.
• Detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to work well in a team.
• NOTE: EU working rights are required.
• Preferred Additional European language skills (e.g.Dutch, German, French).
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Netherlands Pay Ranges: Netherlands: €1,000 monthly allowance
• Travel Percentage: 0%

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Work Flexibility

• Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.
• Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.
• Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.
• Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.