Senior Tax Specialist

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.  

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. 

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.  

Our company in the Netherlands is looking to recruit a Senior Tax specialist. Are you ready for your next step in your career? Someone who is passionate about managing our tax obligations and minimizing risks while working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our business complies with relevant tax regulations and standards.  

You will be working alongside an energetic team of colleagues, active in various disciplines, who look after all kinds of regulatory tax initiatives and projects. In this role, you will get the freedom to use your experience, analytical skills and innovative mindset to accurately managing the tax obligations and minimizing risks for our clients. You will report to the Tax Director Regulatory & Tax Compliance. 

Our team is based in our Amsterdam office but practices a hybrid working environment so we provide you the possibility to work partially from home.  

Key responsibilities 
  

• Coordinate and managing a portfolio of local and international tax compliance projects; 

• Compile and review of tax filings – (corporate) income tax, VAT, wage tax; 
• Act as first point of contact for Tax Authorities, clients ,tax advisors and other stakeholders; 
• Recognize opportunities for advice and expansion of service delivery including cross selling to other areas of expertise; 
• Ensure files and filing are in line with local applicable guidelines and quality standards; 
• Expand and develop the current tax compliance department. 

Key Requirements 
  

• Excellent language skills, both in Dutch and in English; 
• Practical and specialized knowledge in corporate income tax for local and international operating clients; 
• Analytical and client orientated skills; 
• Quality and result driven mentality with an open mindset for others; 
• Masters degree in Tax Law or Fiscal Economics; 
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a tax compliance role – mainly corporate income tax – at a large tax advisory firm or in-house at a multinational company; 
• Experienced in and comfortable with operating in a local and international environment; 
• Available for 36 or (preferably) 40 hours per week. 

Company Benefits 
 

We provide a challenging position in an ambitious organization where no day is the same. A company with a view to the future where you can grow together with and, above all, put your own stamp on.
In addition, we offer: 

• Market conform remuneration and benefits (e.g., allowance to travel to work); 
• 8% holiday allowance & 26 days off per year plus 1 flexible public holiday. The option to buy (max. 5) vacation days; 
• Collective pension scheme, non-contributory, option to voluntary save extra with a maximum of 5,4%; 
• Bonus Plan, based on Group performance and individual performance; 
• Learning and training, i.e., via our digital learning environment ‘Skills Platform’; 
• Work laptop; 
• The possibility to work partially from home and a fee to set up your home office; 
• Our Well-being program (Open Up); 
• Employee discounts via Benefits at Work; 
• Bike riding via the bike scheme; 
• Free coffee, tea, soft drinks and fresh fruits in our office. 

Around the world, our staff volunteer time as well as raise funds for groups and organizations in their local communities and support employees’ charitable efforts by encouraging engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and projects to improve our impact as a company. ​You could participate in team volunteering activities to support your communities, with one day per year being paid for. Don’t have the time? With Payroll Giving it will be easier and more financially attractive for you to donate to charity. 
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We value interdepartmental collaboration, work as ONE throughout the world and of course get to know each other better outside of work at our DoMiBo’s (Thursday Afternoon Drinks). We look forward to getting to know you better as well! 

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!