Senior Consultant VAT Compliance

EY's GCR team, part of EY EDGE, is a 570+ strong, cross-border center of excellence, delivering innovative tax and business services globally. With 225+ experts across 13 countries, we specialize in compliance, reporting, and transformation for multinational clients, blending diverse skills and cultures to tackle today’s dynamic business challenges with a client-first approach. 

The opportunity - What future are you building towards?

Join our fast growing Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR) team as a Senior Consultant in the Netherlands and enjoy the opportunity of working on EY’s largest multi-country client engagements. We deploy strong multi-skilled teams working seamlessly across countries and service lines, with major hubs in UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Romania and Hungary. 

As a member of our dynamic team you will have the opportunity to develop your career through a variety of experiences, formal learning and mentoring. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime – and this experience will be your reality. 

Our team - Do great minds always think alike?

Our Indirect Tax Compliance professionals support large multinational clients with their indirect tax obligations in EMEIA and globally. This starts with the indirect tax compliance and goes hand in hand with VAT advisory and technology support, the delivery of which we coordinate through close collaboration with EY specialist teams. We apply a client centric approach and our team members work on a client engagement basis – not on a per country or region basis – which maximizes business and sector specific knowledge.

The office
Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide!

Responsibilities – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?
•    Client and Colleague Communication: Serve as the main point of contact, liaising with international clients and colleagues on European VAT and compliance matters.
•    VAT Compliance Oversight: Monitor, review, and approve indirect tax data, reports, and returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
•    Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance VAT compliance processes and keep up with legislative and business changes affecting systems.
•    Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and support junior team members, both onshore and offshore.
•    Collaboration and Development: Work closely with VAT controllers and senior managers, and engage in training to support personal and professional growth. 

Job requirements – Where do you start if you want to change the world?

•    A Bachelor and/or Masters degree in economics, tax law, accounting or equivalent – a specialism or supplementary degree in taxation is a plus.

•    Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in EMEIA VAT compliance, either in industry or with other service providers.

•    Basic understanding of other compliance activities such as statutory accounting and corporate tax compliance.

•    Working knowledge of Dutch in addition to a strong working knowledge of English
•    Basic understanding of IT-systems and VAT/GST reporting solutions as well as the changing legislative landscape and the impact on VAT compliance.
•    Proactive and motivated, capable of independently tackling challenges and managing projects while also excelling in team environments.
•    Strong problem-solving skills paired with effective written and verbal communication abilities.
•    Organized and adaptable, with a desire to learn, develop, and fluency in both English and Dutch. 

Already interested? Apply now!  

Equal opportunities

At EY, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. Our belief is that the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual make our team stronger and more innovative. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of age, gender, race, background, sexuality, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. 

What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?

•    Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court. 
•    Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
•    Home office arrangement: to optimally set up your home office, EY has the following resources available for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, external monitor, desk lamp, (Bluetooth) headset and a large external keyboard.
•    Laptop and smartphone: you are entitled to a laptop and smartphone with a business subscription. *Smartphone not applicable to (thesis) interns.
•    Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the function) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month.
•    Time off: you are entitled to 29 vacation days per year when full-time employed.
•    Sabbatical: the option to take unpaid leave after consultation.
•    Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in case of an additional birth leave EY will pay 70% of the salary.
•    Training and education: EY believes it's important for everyone to always have the opportunity to further develop yourself. We therefore offer you the opportunity to take part in various soft & hard skills training, external courses and/or sign up for an additional education. For example, obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership, Business and Tech.
•    Mobility: Contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme you choose the most diverse sustainable options via the EY My Daily Travel app or online environment. Think of the use of lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also view your CO2 footprint via the app.
•    Bicycle arrangement: finance the purchase cost of your new bicycle from your gross monthly salary (purchase cost amount divided over 12 months) or from your non-statutory holiday entitlement.
•    Pension scheme: you will build up a pension capital directly after your start at EY. Each month the available premium amount is transferred for you in an investment account at our pension provider. You will also have the option to build up additional pension capital on a voluntary basis. 

For more information about our employment terms, visit our page here. 

Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.