VAT Specialist

COUNT Group; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

COUNT Group seeks a VAT Specialist to support the finance team with VAT activities across multiple entities. You will report to the Finance Manager and collaborate with various departments.

You will handle VAT filings, periodic tax declarations, CIT returns across countries, and drive VAT process improvements while staying updated on VAT legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience with VAT filings in the Netherlands and/or other countries.
• Strong analytical capabilities and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Calculating and filing VAT returns in a detailed and timely manner.
• Performing periodical tax declarations (ICP, CBS).
• Leading and assisting in defining and implementing tax-related policies for the group.
• Preparing Corporate Income Tax (CIT) returns for multiple countries.
• Participating in cross-functional teams to optimize ERP BI reports for tax reporting.
• Maintaining VAT backup documentation for audits and internal procedures.
• Managing VAT compliance processes (e.g., VAT ledger reconciliation).
• Suggesting improvements and implementing VAT processes and performance.
• Monitoring changes in VAT legislation and communicating them to stakeholders.

Skills

VAT filings

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

English & Dutch

Education

Bachelor's degree HBO in accounting/finance

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious VAT Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will assist our finance team in managing our financial VAT activities. You will report directly to the Finance Manager and work closely with other departments. You will be responsible for multiple entities of the COUNT Group

• Calculating and filing VAT returns in a detailed and timely manner, ensuring the highest accuracy is maintained.
• Doing periodical tax declarations (ICP, CBS).
• Lead and assist indefining and implementing tax-related policies for the group.
• Responsible for thepreparation of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) returns for multiple countries.
• Participating incross-functional teams optimizing ERP BI reports to meet tax reportingrequirements.
• Responsible for allVAT backup documentation for audit compliance and internal procedures.
• Responsible for VATcompliance-related processes (e.g., VAT ledger reconciliation, revenuereconciliation).
• Improvements andimplementation of VAT processes and performance.
• Being aware of, andfollow up on, changes in VAT legislation and its communication to the relevantstakeholders.

Profile

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in accounting, finance

Work Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in a similar position

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with VAT filings in the Netherlands and/or other countries.
• Advanced MS Excel skills(creating spreadsheets and using financial functions).
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good analytical insight and a hands-on mentality.
• Great collaboration and communication skills.
• Able to quickly learn and adapt; a solution-oriented, flexible mindset.
• Good command of English and Dutch, both in speech and writing.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and solution-driven.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Stress-resistant and able to work under tight deadlines.