Ecorys is one of the leading international research and consultancy companies in Europe, specialising in economic, social and spatial development. For over 95 years we build bridges between science and practice. We help public and private clients with thorough analysis, inspiring ideas and practical solutions for complex market, policy and management implementation. Our organisation has about 500 employees who work globally from our head office in Rotterdam and 15 other offices in 11 countries. Within The Netherlands about 180 highly qualified consultants work within and outside The Netherlands for clients across the public and private sector.

Do you want to work in an international and dynamic environment? Then this job at our head office in Rotterdam is for you.

You will join the Finance & Control IDU department of Ecorys Nederland B.V. in Rotterdam. The team focuses on project control, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management and international taxes and you will work closely with them to help support decisions for tenders. 

What will you be doing:

You will use your skills and knowledge gained from your studies to participate in Tax reviews and provide advice in the field of corporate tax, VAT, personal income tax and other taxes in countries where Ecorys will start international projects. You will support the Business Controller with various tax issues and you will have contact with project managers, consultants and project leaders. As a student assistant, you are a fully-fledged part of the team. 

What we will need from you: 

The ideal candidate will be either a 2nd or 3rd year student who is an enthusiastic team player with a customer-oriented attitude. In addition, you have already laid a good foundation with your studies in Tax Law or Tax Economics or International Business Taxation, formed with 'International Taxes' as a specialization.

You will also need:

• Strong Excel skills.
• A proactive attitude and to be analytically strong. 
• The ability to work independently.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• You will need to be available for a longer period of time i.e. a minimum of 6 months.
• You will need to be registered as a student at a university.

What we offer

Ecorys offers an informal and at the same time professional and challenging working atmosphere. You will work as part of a team whilst also being given a great deal of freedom and responsibility to work on your tasks independently. As a student assistant, you can organise your hours flexibly so that it can be easily combined with your studies. You are expected generally to work 16 to 24 hours a week. Your contract is set out in an on-call contract.

Are you interested? Please apply directly via our online application form and enclose your application letter and your CV by 5pm on 26th May 2025. 

In addition to a strong motivation, please highlight your availability (how many days per week) and your knowledge and skills about the fields in question. 

The selection process for this role will consist of interviews