VAT & Tax Accountant, Meltwater
+ Bonuses and commissions
Office located in Singel 250, Amsterdam
Online media monitoring software
Be an early applicant
Online media monitoring software
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
+ Bonuses and commissions
Office located in Singel 250, Amsterdam
1001+ employees
Company mission
To innovate, provide best-in-class service, and deliver sustainable growth through our technology and our people.
Role
Who you are
- While extensive VAT expertise is not required, having a healthy interest in VAT and tax compliance is expected
- This is a great opportunity for an accountant who enjoys operational work and wants to broaden into international indirect tax
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
- Proactive, detail-oriented, data-driven, and eager to expand VAT/indirect tax skills in a global environment
- Practical accounting experience, ideally including exposure to VAT/tax compliance or reporting
- Strong Excel and ERP skills (NetSuite or similar is a plus)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- A process-driven mindset and curiosity to improve systems and workflows
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently
- Comfort mapping complex data/tax flows and translating them into process improvements
- Motivation to develop expertise in indirect tax
- A self-starter mindset — proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to make independent decisions
- We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world
What the job involves
- As the VAT Compliance & Accounting Specialist, you’ll play a key role in managing global indirect tax compliance — with a primary focus on Europe
- You’ll partner closely with finance, sales, and operations teams, as well as external advisors, to support VAT filings, enhance processes, and help build scalable compliance practices across multiple jurisdictions
- We’ll provide training and support to help you grow your knowledge and confidence in indirect tax
- You’ll gain hands-on experience with real compliance processes and help shape a more automated, data-driven future for global tax operations
- Support end-to-end VAT compliance in Europe (e.g., VAT returns, EC Sales Listings, Intrastat) and assist with filings outside Europe with guidance
- Manage the compliance calendar to ensure accurate and timely filings and payments
- Work with sales, operations, and finance teams to identify risks and ensure correct accounting treatment
- Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives (e.g., data analytics, workflow tools, ERP enhancements)
- Collaborate with local business teams, the Amsterdam finance team, and external advisors on VAT and related compliance matters
- Assist with audits, inspections, and reconciliations alongside the broader tax and accounting teams
- Monitor VAT/indirect tax developments, flag relevant changes, and support implementation of updates
- Participate in cross-functional projects to improve data quality, system efficiency, and reporting accuracy
Application process
- When You'll Join: January 2026
Our take
Meltwater's software analyzes and provides insights on posts across all major social media platforms, blogs, and news sites, enabling companies to make more informed marketing and operational decisions.
Launched in Norway in 2001 and later moving its headquarters to San Francisco, Meltwater has become a leading player in the media monitoring industry. It is an industry that is expected to double in value as the volume of data grows, making it increasingly challenging to derive meaningful insights.
Over the past two decades, Meltwater's growth has been fueled by strategic acquisitions of complementary businesses, enhancing its technology stack. Since going public in early 2021, and with major clients like Google, Ogilvy, The Economist, and Santander, Meltwater is poised to expand its operations beyond the 150 countries it currently serves.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Dec 2023
$65m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Mar 2019
$175m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $240m
Company benefits
- Professional development and growth program
- Hybrid working schedule, with approximately 50% remote work
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
John Box
(CEO, Not Founder)A Meltwater veteran, they began as a Sales Manager in 2004. Climbed the ranks through roles as a Regional Managing Director, Global Sales Director, and EVP of Meltwater Social before becoming CEO in 2020.
Jørn Lyseggen
(Founder, Executive Chairman)Founded Meltwater in 2001, and led the company through growth and numerous acquisitions of other businesses before promoting John Box to CEO.
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