Senior Tax Consultant - Trips

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

The Role

The main focus of this position is to provide advice and guidance in various tax areas relating to new business initiatives within Booking.com, Booking.com Transport or Fareharbor. You proactively support (Senior) Tax Managers with their end to end responsibility from scoping the issue/challenge (incl. budgeting) to the overall solution (execution and implementation), including the stakeholder management. 

As a tax generalist you are keen in broadening your tax expertise and support the team driving the company’s compliance with a wide range of tax regulations (indirect taxes, corporate taxes, employment taxes and other local (income) taxes), including supporting identifying tax risks of new and existing practices, through research, analysis and providing implementation support.

As a Senior Tax Consultant you will work at the headquarters of Booking.com in Amsterdam (6,000 employees with over 100 different nationalities), where almost our entire tax department sits. The Booking.com tax department currently consists of approx. 35 persons, which are working in either one of the two business focused teams (Accommodations/Fintech BU and Trips BU) or in the tax compliance & controversy and tax technology teams. You will sit in the Trips BU team, which is a multi-tax disciplinary team dedicated to supporting the Trips organization (incl. car rental, rides, flights, insurance, attractions) and advising on employment tax matters. You will report directly to the Tax Director. The tax department is part of Booking.com’s international Finance team (approx. 1000 professionals, mostly based in Amsterdam).

The role involves close interaction with the entire tax department (Booking.com and Booking Holdings Group), various business teams, our international offices, functional teams and other finance colleagues in Amsterdam and Manchester. Therefore it is essential that you have excellent management and communication skills in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business activities into tax implications and translate tax developments into business implications




• Work on key tax challenges in different areas of content and geographies for various tax disciplines




• Help coordinate & manage (a portfolio of) complex tax matters that may span across multiple departments, domains and/or geographies




• Proactively support (Senior) Tax Managers with their end to end responsibility from scoping the issue/challenge to the overall solution, including stakeholder management, driving issue resolution, initiating the needed change management and monitoring




• Liaise and collaborate with the other tax verticals/horizontals regarding global tax compliance across the business​​




• Evaluate and adopt emerging AI technologies to support optimization of tax processes, enhance data quality, and support decision-making, while contributing to the company’s digital tax strategy through the integration of AI tools into tax service delivery.




• Support on complex topics, including the coordination of project portfolios




• Conduct technical analyses for tax challenges




• Help coordinate & manage the work of our tax advisors

Requirements of special knowledge/skills

• University degree in Tax Economics/Law or similar degree




• Between 4 to 7 years of working experience within a big 4 and/or international environment




• Experience with taxation of digital economy (e.g. electronic services, DST, similar topics) is a plus




• Strong research skills to analyze new tax legislation and implications and experience working with (massive) data sets




• Experience in effective communication, multi-tasking, stakeholder management and strategic networking




• Accurate, able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast turnaround environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously




• Experience with data analysis and technology (e.g. AI tools)




• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English




• Pre-Employment Screening.

Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave




• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)




• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit 

Inclusion at Booking.com: 

Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. 

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.” 

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Application Process: 

• Let’s go places together: How we Hire




• Detailed instructions on post-application requirements including any required application materials, deadlines, portfolios, coding challenges, or other assessments as defined by BU or department. 

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.