Job Description

Confidence in your growth. Freedom to shape it your way.

You’re at the beginning of your career and looking for both security and freedom. Sound familiar? At EY, you get both. You learn on the job, develop lifelong skills, and build a career that suits you, together with your colleagues. With plenty of guidance and space to discover what really matters to you. You're not just starting a job, you're starting your future.

Your new job | About your main responsibilities

As a Consultant/Senior Consultant VAT Indirect Tax, you will be part of the Amsterdam Indirect Tax team, with a dedicated focus on VAT for the China Market. In this role, your main responsibilities include:

• Advising Chinese multinational clients on EU VAT matters, supporting them throughout their European expansion and ongoing operations.
• Working closely with Chinese headquarters and European subsidiaries, acting as a trusted advisor and cultural bridge between the Chinese business context and the European VAT landscape.
• Collaborating with EY China desks and international colleagues to deliver coordinated, practical and high-quality advice.
• Acting as a key contact for several Chinese clients, while actively managing and further expanding client relationships within the China market.
• Contributing to the continued growth of EY’s China market proposition in the Netherlands.
• Working with local and international colleagues from other tax and advisory areas of expertise, while staying up to date on relevant VAT laws, regulations and case law.

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office

You will be working at the largest tax advisory practice in the Netherlands. Our Indirect Tax team consists of more than 100 colleagues and the majority has a focus primarily on VAT. The team is a nice mix of experienced, enthusiastic colleagues, from whom you can learn a lot. Within our practice, we provide specialized tax advice, represent clients in interactions with tax authorities and in tax litigation. We handle tax returns, offer training courses, and support and guide clients with their Tax Control Framework. Within our Indirect Tax practice, we have a dedicated team supporting the China headquartered clients. You will work closely with EY China and European China desks, supporting Chinese clients across multiple jurisdictions and service lines.

Additionally, we play an important role in Tax Technology, increasingly assisting clients with managing processes related to indirect tax and e-invoicing. In the first years, your personal development will be a priority. Our practice invests a lot in training and development, besides the NOB training program.

Your office

Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a vibrant hub where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1,500 people are welcomed every day. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings clients and colleagues together virtually from all over the world.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

• A completed Master’s degree, preferably in Tax Law, Fiscal Economics or another relevant field. Other academic backgrounds are also welcome if combined with relevant experience, VAT affinity and/or China market expertise.
• Relevant experience in VAT, international tax or a client-facing advisory environment is a plus, but not a strict requirement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine enjoyment of working in a team.
• Commercial acumen and confidence in a client-facing role.
• Understanding of Chinese business culture and decision-making, with an interest in connecting Chinese headquarters and European tax realities.

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

• This role offers a unique opportunity to build a long-term career within EY’s growing China market practice, advising leading Chinese multinationals on their European VAT challenges.
• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).
• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
• 29 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.
• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.
• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office.
• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones.
• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.
• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.
• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.

All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits? Click here

Ready to shape your future with us? | About your application process
1. For this vacancy, we only ask for your CV. This way, it’s quick and easy to apply.

2. Our first contact: After your application, we’ll  explore whether the role could be a good match. If so, our recruiter will call you for  a short introduction.  

3. First interview: Before the interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences. We’ll discuss the results during the interview, which will include a colleague from the relevant department. This mutual introduction is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to ask any questions you have.

4. Second interview: If we see a match and you’re still enthusiastic, we’ll invite you for a second interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role and other relevant topics. Sometimes, a business case is part of the process. A final interview may also follow.

5. We’re a match. You’ll receive an offer and we’ll perform a pre-employment screening. Then your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY!

Research shows that women are less likely to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. Please feel free to apply even if you don’t meet everything.

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