VAT Intern Finance

Do you love working with data, ensuring accuracy, and learning how tax regulations impact international business? Are you an analytical and detail-oriented individual with a keen interest in VAT and finance? Then join as a VAT Intern in the Hoofddorp office starting October 2026.

In this internship, you will be part of the VAT team within the Finance organization. The team ensures VAT compliance and supports the business in navigating indirect tax requirements across multiple markets. During the internship, you will collaborate with Finance, Tax, and business teams and support VAT compliance, reporting, and process improvement initiatives in an international environment.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Support the VAT team during a temporary period with day-to-day VAT compliance activities.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT returns, Intrastat declarations, and EC Sales Lists (ESL).
• Help ensure all VAT filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Provide support in gathering and organizing documentation for audits and internal reviews.
• Contribute to maintaining the quality and consistency of VAT reporting.
• Assist the team during peak periods and help improve efficiency of recurring processes.

About you

Are you curious about how tax regulations shape international business? Do you enjoy working with data, spotting details others might miss, and continuously expanding your knowledge? As a VAT Intern, supporting VAT compliance and indirect tax processes will be second nature to you. You can analyze data, work efficiently with Excel (additionally, SAP knowledge is a plus), and contribute to accurate tax reporting, and have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a basic understanding of EU VAT principles. On top of that, you're a proactive and analytical problem-solver who's always looking for opportunities to learn and develop.

Key requirements:

• Enrolled as a Bachelor's or Master's student in Tax Law, Fiscal Economics, Accounting, Finance, Tax specialization or a related field for the entire duration of the internship.
• Resident of the Netherlands with a valid BSN number.
• Non-EU citizens must have a valid Dutch residency permit.
• For non-EU citizens, your university must sign a three-party agreement with Danone.
• Available to start in October 2026 for a minimum of 6 months, 4-5 days per week.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Able to work from the Hoofddorp office at least 2 days per week.

About Danone

At Danone, the mission is “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world.

We offer:

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship).
• Home working allowance of 2.45 euros per day.
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel.
• Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, and networking events.
• An international environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL.
• An active internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands.
• A hybrid working environment with flexibility to work from People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht, and Rijswijk or from home.

Danone puts people at the center of everything it does. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you.