Assistant Tax Manager

Role: Assistant Tax Manager (inhouse international tax role)

Reports to: Global Tax Manager

Location: NL

vidaXL, is a global retailer and manufacturer with operations across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, United Arab Emirates and Asia. The company manages the full value chain, from sourcing and manufacturing (primarily in Asia) to warehousing, logistics, and global sales through its own webshops, marketplaces, physical retail stores, and B2B channels. Its global footprint and high transaction volumes result in a complex tax landscape, creating a dynamic and challenging environment for tax professionals. To support this growth, vidaXL is looking for a Assistant Tax Manager to strengthen its International Tax department.

The Assistant Tax Manager focuses on ensuring robust and consistent global VAT compliance, supporting tax audits, and safeguarding the global tax position. In addition, the role provides support to the Global Tax Manager on corporate income tax and transfer pricing matters where required.

You will:

• Ensure accurate and timely VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with our shared service center and local advisors.
• Monitor VAT treatment for cross border transactions, including B2C, B2B, OSS and IOSS, and review returns, reconciliations, and underlying data.
• Identify VAT risks in daily operations, think about logistics flows, invoicing, returns, and credit notes, and improve processes, controls, and documentation.
• Support corporate tax compliance, including CIT, WHT, TP (Local File, Master File) and Pillar II compliance.
• Provide input for and review intercompany and related party agreements, ensuring alignment with transfer pricing policies and the actual business operations.
• Act as the main contact for tax audits, especially VAT audits, and coordinate responses to tax authorities together with external advisors.
• You will keep all tax positions (including tax accounting) clear, well documented, and ready for audits and reviews.

You have:

• Several years experience in multi-entity, multi-country environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Tax Law, Fiscal Economics, Tax Accounting, or a related Tax discipline is required.
• Strong focus on VAT/ indirect tax, with solid understanding of cross-border flows.
• ERP experience (SAP preferred), plus strong Excel skills.

Personal Attributes

• Takes ownership of tax topics and follows through.
• Hands-on problem solver who digs into details but brings solutions, not noise.
• Collaborative partner who works well with SSCs, auditors, tax, treasury, and other cross-functional teams.

We offer:

• 25 vacation days, increasing with time of service, with the option to purchase 10 additional days;
• 8% holiday allowance;
• Non-contributory pension;
• €0,23 net travel allowance and a net remote work allowance of €2,45;
• A hybrid work model, with full support for your home office setup;
• Laptop provided by vidaXL;
• A positive work environment. 8 out of 10 colleagues say we’re a good place to work and feel they are part of the team;

Why vidaXL

vidaXL is a major player in the ever-growing world of e-commerce. Since the foundation in 2006, vidaXL is pushing global growth serving millions of customers with a vast selection of products for every aspect of their lives. The bold and down-to-earth approach makes the vidaXL team unique. The combination of embracing challenges, taking chances, and trying new things every day enables the success.

We believe in our people, and we love to invest in their personal growth. We offer the freedom to seize opportunities, thrive, and grow alongside a global e-commerce leader.

Join us to growXL!

Want to join us?

We look forward to your application! For more information, contact our Talent Advisor: Chra Hussein.

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