Senior Consultant Indirect Tax China Market

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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