Tax Accountant

Do you want to help build a leading North-West European Factoring & Leasing Company? Do you like innovation, variety, challenge and are you a team player? Do you enjoy working in a diverse and international team? Join our team!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Tax Accountant, who enjoys working in a diverse team that is always looking for ways to improve processes and accelerate execution. You will play a role in the further development of the Accounting department, in order to contribute to the further growth of Asset Based Finance (ABF).

Do you see yourself excelling in such a working environment? Seize this opportunity to develop into the professional you want to be. Tell us your story. We are curious!

Your job

The Accounting department is responsible for all (Tax) Accounting & Financial Reporting processes within ABF. As a Tax Accountant you are responsible for supporting the preparation of the VAT return for all countries where ABF conducts business, in particular the VAT return for UK. In this role you will closely work together with your Accounting, Procure to Pay (P2P) and Group Tax colleagues.

You will also play an active role in setting up and improving various guidelines within ABF and the Accounting department with the clear aim to improve the VAT return. In addition, you will be responsible for improving the data reporting tools which supports the VAT return in close co-operation with IT.

ABN AMRO uses an internal control environment in which it is important that the key controls are maintained. It is also important that the work instructions (SOPs) are up to date and that the End User Designed Applications (EUDAs) are used in a controlled manner. In the role of Tax Accountant you make an important contribution to maintaining this internal control environment.

Working environment

ABN AMRO Asset Based Finance (ABF) is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and is active in business finance, asset leasing, accounts receivable financing, stock financing and credit management. ABF is a result of a legal merger between ABN AMRO Lease and ABN AMRO Commercial Finance. ABF is active in 4 European countries (UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands).

You will be part of the Accounting team which is an English speaking team of approximately 20 colleagues. The team successfully integrated the two Finance departments after the merger, and centralized into one Accounting department in the Netherlands. Some of the keywords that apply to the team are teamwork, challenge, self-development, and self-direction. As a team we are working hard to become a future-proof Finance department. The aim is to get one step better every day.

ABF Finance works closely with other departments within ABF such as Sales, Contracting, Administration Services and IT. Important for all employees is a customer-oriented attitude in which we arrange financial matters for our customers as quickly and efficiently as possible, supported by the right systems.

Your profile

Most importantly you need to have an open mindset towards people, processes and development. You thrive in a continuously changing environment. You are a real team player and building the Finance function is what you are looking for in the next position.

Do you think you match? Check your profile:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Tax Law or Fiscal Economics
• 1-3 years of VAT tax compliance experience in a multinational
• Experienced in data analysis within ERP systems to retrieve relevant data to support VAT returns
• UK VAT knowledge is an advantage
• Experience with relevant general ledger (preferably SAP) systems
• Pro-active and self-starting personality with advanced adaptability
• Experience with internal control guidelines and compliance requirements
• Fluent in English, minimum NT 2 level for Dutch, French/German would be an advantage
• Analytically strong, helicopter view and good communication skills

We are offering

You get to help to build the new ABF organization. Working at ABF means working with committed and energetic colleagues in a challenging environment. We offer you the ability to get the best out of yourself. We help you to stay fit & vital. Furthermore, the Finance department of ABF is designed in a way it offers lots of opportunities to build your career with clear career paths.

• The gross monthly salary displayed above is based on a 36-hour work week, including vacation pay and benefit budget.
• The Benefit Budget is 11% of your salary. The Benefit Budget allows you to acquire additional employment benefits. If you make no purchases or reservations in the Benefit Shop in a given month, you are paid one twelfth of your Benefit Budget that month.
• Five weeks of vacation per year. You have the option to purchase an additional four weeks per year.
• Personal development Budget of € 1,000 per year, which you can accumulate up to € 3,000.
• Possibility to work from home (in consultation with your team and depending on your position).
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands.
• An excellent pension scheme.

At ABN AMRO we use our knowledge, skills and our network for customers. That enables customers to make responsible decisions to achieve their goals. In the Netherlands and abroad. This states customer interests always come first. We want customers to understand our products and sometimes sell 'no' as the risk of a product is too great for a customer. Customer interest is also: clear communication and offer smart solutions that really make a difference. That is our goal.

Interested?

Do you feel attracted to this challenging environment and do you think you have it in you to be successful in this position?

Respond now to this vacancy. For more information contact Kim Hilberink, head of Accounting, kim.hilberink@nl.abnamro.com. We are looking forward to meet you.

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.

Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. No unsolicited services or offers, please.