Senior Tax Accountant

<p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>In a nutshell</h2> <p>We're looking for a <strong>Senior Tax Accountant</strong> who combines sharp technical tax knowledge with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. You aren’t just executing compliance tasks; you’re a strategic thinker who understands how efficient tax processes fuel our international growth. As we build a best-in-class Finance function, you’ll focus on Indirect Tax (VAT) and Tax Reporting, moving away from manual execution to scalable, automated solutions.&nbsp;You take full ownership of tax processes across our international entities, bridging the gap between external advisors and internal teams. You don't wait to be told what to do - you spot opportunities for improvement and just do it. If you're process-oriented and ready to help scale the finance domain of the future, we want you on our team!</p> <h2>Tricks of the trade</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Review &amp; ensure accuracy:</strong> Oversee and review international tax filings to guarantee absolute accuracy (you will be overseeing the process, not acting as the pure primary preparer).</li> <li><strong>Process improvement:</strong> Drive automation and efficiency within our tax processes to significantly reduce manual work and build future-proof workflows.</li> <li><strong>Strategic scaling:</strong> Set up scalable tax processes per country and act as a key financial partner in supporting new market entries and international setups.</li> <li><strong>Knowledge transition:</strong> Coordinate closely with external tax advisors while actively transitioning critical tax knowledge from advisory partners to our in-house teams.</li> <li><strong>Cross-functional collaboration:</strong> Work seamlessly with our internal FinTech and INT teams, managing non-invoice-based tax impacts and optimizing our team setup.</li> </ul> <h2>Your superpowers</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Bachelor's degree</strong> in Finance, Economics, and/or similar field.</li> <li><strong>3–5 years of relevant experience </strong>in tax and tax process automation (preferably with experience at an in-house tax function, or tax advisory)</li> <li>Strong expertise on <strong>Indirect Tax (VAT), Tax Reporting</strong>, and Strategy, with a proven track record of process improvement and automation.</li> <li><strong>Proactive, ownership-driven, and highly process-oriented.</strong> You are a builder who wants to move beyond execution-heavy, pure compliance roles.</li> <li><strong>ERP-system knowledge </strong>(Workday is a big plus).</li> <li><strong>Fluency in English, </strong>both verbal and written.</li> </ul> <h2>Picnic perks</h2> <p><strong>🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks</strong></p> <p>Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.</p> <p><strong>🚴🏼‍♂️Health insurance discount &amp; bike plan</strong></p> <p>We have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent-to-own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate<br></p> <p><strong>🗺️Relocation</strong></p> <p>If you’re moving from another country to join Picnic we make it as smooth as possible for you. We’ll cover your flight costs for you and your partner and kids, your first month's rent and moving costs (up to €2000), and help you with the 30% tax ruling setup and application.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>✍🏼 Learning &amp; development&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>You’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and more. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>All the rest&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>At Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well.&nbsp;Access to&nbsp;Benefits at Work, a personal platform offering hundreds of exclusive discounts and vouchers on top brands like adidas, Nike, HEMA, and Dille &amp; Kamille.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>