BESTSELLER Finance is the place where your commercial mindset, passion for numbers, and drive for process improvement become the foundation of your career. At BESTSELLER, you’ll have the opportunity to grow within an ambitious and energetic Finance team, where your analytical skills and collaborative mindset are key to success.

EXTERNAL REPORTING SPECIALIST (30 - 38 hours p/w – HQ BESTSELLER Amstelveen)

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
As a External Reporting Specialist, you are responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of external reporting, particularly tax filings and financial statements. You’ll work closely with the Finance team and the Group Tax team in Denmark to ensure that all reporting complies with relevant laws and regulations, internal procedures, and best practices. In addition, you’ll take part in international projects on the journey toward world-class finance!

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

• Assisting in the preparation of annual audits and providing auditors with the required information
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Preparing financial reports in accordance with accounting standards
• Ensuring internal controls regarding VAT and corporate tax positions, and ensuring correct and timely payments
• Supporting the resolution of audit findings and actively contributing to process improvements
• Assisting during peak periods by performing accounting-related tasks as a team player
• Keeping up to date with tax laws and regulations and assessing their impact on the organization
• Developing and implementing internal processes and controls to improve the efficiency and accuracy of external reporting
• Liaising with various local finance teams, external advisors, and the finance and tax team in Denmark

At BESTSELLER, you’re given the freedom and responsibility to shape your role and drive your own success.

In BESTSELLER, you OWN IT!

​​​​​​​WHAT DO YOU BRING?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level of education and thinking;
• 1 till 3 years relevant work experience;
• Strong command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written;
• Excellent Excel skills;
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities;
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and youthful environment;
• Flexible, communicative, and able to maintain a clear overview;

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? No worries! We're mainly looking for the right mindset and drive.

BENEFITS

At BESTSELLER, we focus on creating a positive work environment and taking great care of our people. How do we do that?

• Shop with high staff discounts on our brands;
• Access to our yearly refreshed Learning & Development program;
• Plenty of opportunities for national and international career growth;
• Work out with discounts through our company fitness scheme and/or join our free Wednesday training sessions with a personal trainer;
• Receive your own E-stimate personality profile to support your development;
• Mental well-being matters too – enjoy support via our collaboration with OpenUp;
• A delicious fresh lunch is served every day at the office;
• Join unforgettable company events every year;
• We contribute to your pension and you’ll receive 28 vacation days per year (based on full-time employment);

We’ll tell you more about our other great benefits during your first interview!

WHAT DOES THE TEAM SAY?
Here’s why Lotte de Wolf (Tax & External reporting Officer and possibly your future colleague 😊) thinks you should apply for this role:

‘BESTSELLER is a family-owned company, and you can feel that from the very first moment you join. You are given a warm welcome, and everyone is open to working together in a positive and supportive way. The finance team, like the rest of the organization, is ambitious and energetic, which means there are plenty of fun outings, drinks, and dinners. On top of that, BESTSELLER also organizes many events and activities. Within the finance team in Amstelveen, we support several European countries, giving you the opportunity to work with international colleagues — something that broadens your horizons right away. It also brings variety and challenges to your daily work. At BESTSELLER, you are given responsibility early on and encouraged to think like an entrepreneur. If you enjoy working in a fast-moving environment where your ideas are truly valued, where a friendly and vibrant atmosphere is important, but where high standards of quality are never forgotten — then you’ll definitely feel at home here!’

ANY QUESTIONS?
Feel free to contact Kirsten Nagtegaal at +31 (0)20 456 4400 or kirsten.nagtegaal@bestseller.com.

READY TO BECOME A PART OF THE FAMILY?
Great! We look forward to receiving your application via the apply button.

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BESTSELLER NETHERLANDS 
BESTSELLER is an international fashion company with more than 20 brands for women, men, teens, and kids. Our brands include JACK & JONES, NAME IT, LIL’ ATELIER, OBJECT, ONLY, VERO MODA, VILA, JJXX, NOISY MAY, JDY, ONLY & SONS, PIECES, YAS, SELECTED, and MAMALICIOUS.

We are a family-owned company, and that’s reflected in our culture – where engagement and a positive atmosphere are key. We believe in an inclusive work environment where you can be yourself. We stand for equal opportunities, no matter who you are or where you come from.

BESTSELLER is also making big steps in sustainability. Follow our fashion forward strategy at: https://bestseller.com/sustainability