BNP Paribas in the Netherlands: Combining the strength of an international presence and local know-how.

The BNP Paribas Group has a long history in the Netherlands. Its experienced bankers serve as a single point of contact for clients to access BNP Paribas’ global product offering and extensive international network. BNP Paribas’ Dutch team is able, with the help of our specialized business lines, to present a comprehensive and tailored offer to our clients. The Group’s wide scale of value-added products and innovative solutions ranges from pure lending to highly structured transactions, from leasing to asset management. It offers access to domestic market knowledge combined with global expertise via our worldwide specialized resources.

The position you’re applying for/Your new role

Do you have a few years of experience with VAT and ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for an Indirect Tax Officer to join our small but dynamic Tax Team in the Netherlands. In this role, you will report directly and work closely to and with the Head of Indirect Tax and play a key part in ensuring Dutch indirect tax compliance and efficiency across BNP Paribas Group operations in the Netherlands.

This is a broad and varied position where your expertise will contribute to high-impact projects and strategic initiatives. You'll analyze, review and advise all BNP Paribas Group business lines and functions on VAT and other indirect tax matters involving the Netherlands. In this dynamic role you'll tackle complex VAT matters while also developing skills as project management, process optimization and stakeholder engagement.

You will be part of a organization
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Your responsibilities

Advising a diverse portfolio of stakeholders on VAT and other indirect tax matters.
Identifying and assessing VAT risks and opportunities.
Supporting complex VAT projects, including partial exemption, international VAT, cross-border transactions, and process reviews.
Driving process improvements and efficiency initiatives across all Dutch business lines within BNP Paribas Group.
Reviewing VAT returns and providing guidance on VAT registrations and compliance requirements.
Representing BNP Paribas towards Dutch Tax Authorities and external advisers.
Supporting the Head of Indirect Tax with VAT-training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Who you are

Proven technical knowledge of EU VAT law and Dutch Indirect Tax (focus on VAT), with the ability to apply it in a practical and commercial manner.
2 to 4 years of relevant work experience)
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Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in (tax) law or tax economics or finance.
Highly motivated and analytical with a proactive problem-solving approach
Ability to multi-task across multiple business lines and complex projects
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a changing environment, whilst ensuring Tax compliance
Ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What we offer:

A high-paced, professional, and international working environment with opportunities for growth.
Competitive salary and benefits package, based on experience and level.
Hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
Ongoing professional development, with training and study support available.
Exposure to a varied and interesting stakeholder base, offering complex and engaging VAT work.
Supportive and fun colleagues with a strong team culture.

Why choose BNP Paribas as an employer

What we do will only be of value if it contributes to a sustainable and inclusive society within safe planetary boundaries. We act responsibly and find it important that you do the same. Together, we can make all the difference and have an impact.

Your potential is limitless, just like our drive and commitment. It’s important to us for our people to keep growing and developing. So, not only do we give you access to training and courses of all kinds, but there are also plenty of career opportunities to grow into other parts of the BNP Paribas Group locally and internationally.

It’s important to us for our employees to feel comfortable. We stand for a diverse and inclusive workplace where everybody can be themselves: an informal and open working environment with a wide variety of backgrounds, both locally and internationally, where a flexible and hybrid way of working is the standard.