VAT Compliance Specialist

Action is Europe’s fastest-growing non-food discounter. Action offers good and surprising everyday products at very low prices. The company now has more than 2,500 stores in 12 countries and continues to grow rapidly. This growth means that within Action, there are always new opportunities to take steps in your professional development, whether that's in the form of a different role, an interesting innovation project, or acquiring new skills. And you can do all of this in a culture where shared values are genuinely upheld: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost-consciousness, and respect.

The tax team at Action manages tax affairs in all current and future countries. The team consists of the Head of Tax and five Tax Managers who work from the headquarters in Zwaagdijk-Oost, each specializing in their own domain: corporate income tax, payroll tax, VAT, product tax, and tax technology. For VAT and product tax, Action has a total of nine compliance specialists at headquarters who mainly prepare and submit tax returns and ensure these taxes are paid on time. They work closely with colleagues from Finance and other departments such as HR, Commerce, Supply Chain, and IT. There is also close collaboration with tax advisors in other countries.

Action is expanding its tax team, and we are currently recruiting an experienced VAT Compliance Specialist to ensure tax compliance across Europe. As an experienced VAT Compliance Specialist, you are responsible for the timely and accurate filing of VAT returns throughout Europe, reconciling VAT accounts, and maintaining contact with tax authorities and internal stakeholders. You play a key role in identifying and mitigating VAT risks while working with cross-functional teams and external advisors. You will be part of a collaborative team of four VAT Compliance Specialists reporting to the Indirect Tax Manager.

If you thrive in a dynamic, informal, multicultural environment and have at least 8 years of relevant work experience in VAT Compliance, then this is an exciting role for you!

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and related documents across Europe in a timely and accurate manner.
• Extracting and analyzing SAP data to support VAT compliance activities. SAP knowledge is an advantage but not required (on-the-job learning is possible).
• Performing reconciliations of VAT balance sheet accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Identifying potential VAT risks and reporting issues along with proposed solutions.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for tax authorities regarding VAT compliance.
• Monitoring tax payments and ensuring timely receipt of VAT refunds.
• Coordinating with external tax advisors in multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborating with Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and other internal departments.
• Assisting with VAT audits and supporting foreign VAT refund claims.

• Relevant education and at least 8 years of experience in a VAT Compliance role, preferably obtained at a Multinational / International Company.
• Strong knowledge of EU VAT regulations.
• Well-organized, with the ability to plan, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel. SAP knowledge is not required (learning on the job is possible).
• Good communication skills in English (both written and verbal). Dutch is an advantage.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A collaborative mindset.
• Culturally aware and experienced in working within diverse (international) teams.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

Interested in this VAT Compliance vacancy? Then email me at hteuben@teubenrecruitment.nl or apply below. For any questions, you can reach me at +31 6 25288296.

Applications sent directly to Action will be forwarded to Teuben Tax Recruitment. Acquisition by recruitment agencies is not appreciated by Action.