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Are you ready for a new opportunity? Lightspeed is looking for a full-time Senior Tax Accountant to join our dynamic team in the Netherlands. This role is perfect for self-motivated individuals with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Join Our Team as a Senior Tax Accountant for our EMEA region
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare VAT returns for the Netherlands and support other European entities.
- Assist with internal VAT inquiries and month-end financial reporting.
- Prepare quarterly tax provisions and coordinate with external advisors for tax returns.
- Respond to audit requests and support tax credit claims.
- Contribute to transfer pricing documentation and special projects.
What you’ll bring to the team:
- 3-6 years of experience in international tax or Big 4 consultancy.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of VAT legislation and corporate taxes in the Netherlands.
- Fluent in English, with advanced Excel skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving abilities.
Even better if you have, but not necessary:Â
- Familiarity with taxes in other European countries.
- Experience with NetSuite and transfer pricing.
- Background in public or SaaS/technology companies.
What’s in It for You:
Come live the Lightspeed experience...
- Opportunities for growth in a scaling technology company.
- A supportive environment that values initiative and leadership.
- Work alongside passionate professionals who share your dedication.
… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:
- Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
- Health & Wellness Credit- expense up to 400 EUR per year towards your gym membership, yoga classes, a new bike or whatever else you do for your health
- Mental Health Support through the Modern Health App - whether it is meditation, coaching or counseling you need - each employee gets access to this platform
- People Experience - Our PX benefit allows you to work from pretty much anywhere in the world for 60 days a year
- LinkedIn Learning: At Lightspeed we believe in having a growth mindset, we provide free access to LinkedIn learning along with your career GPS to help you learn & grow
- Time off to volunteer and give back to your community
- Transit benefit whether you travel by public transport or by car
- Regular breakfast or lunches, drinks & snacks in our Amsterdam office
If you’re ready to make an impact, apply now!To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.
Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD).
With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.Lightspeed handles your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Statement.
