Tax Intern

StudentJob; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

€1,000 monthly allowance

Job summary

StudentJob in Amsterdam is offering an internship in our EMEA Indirect Tax Compliance Team. This role provides hands-on VAT compliance experience in an international business environment and exposure to how indirect taxes operate across countries.

You will support data collection, VAT filings, data quality checks, and process improvement while collaborating with Finance, Supply Chain and Procurement. English is essential; Dutch language is a plus.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at a European university in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Business, Finance, Accounting or Tax.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Interest in tax and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist VAT team with preparation and documentation for VAT returns and indirect tax filings.
• Support data collection, validation and organization for VAT compliance.
• Assist with VAT account reconciliations and investigation of differences.
• Maintain documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
• Gain exposure to ERP systems and how data flows into VAT reporting.
• Support data-quality checks and investigate unusual transactions.
• Help document processes and maintain procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve recurring activities and data quality.

Skills

English skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Tech & AI interest

Education

Enrolled at a European university in Business, Finance, Accounting or Tax

Tools

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

If you'd like to learn more about the compensation associated with this opportunity, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

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Opleiding

HBO