Consultant, VAT Compliance

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• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
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• Flexible Work Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Accelerated Career Path
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We are looking for a Consultant, VAT Compliance, to join our Brussels-based indirect tax team.

This entry-level position is designed for recent graduates who want to build long-term expertise in VAT. You will join a close-knit team, work directly with senior specialists and partners, and follow a structured methodology designed to support continuous learning and long-term technical development.

This role is well-suited to someone who wants to develop deep VAT expertise in a collaborative environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT returns under supervision for Belgian and international clients
• Analyze accounting data to ensure VAT compliance
• Support VAT registrations and compliance processes
• Assist in responding to information requests from tax authorities
• Monitor VAT legislative developments with guidance from senior team members
• Apply and progressively master our internal VAT methodology
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and technical development

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Tax Law, Law, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Recent graduate or early-career professional with experience in tax or VAT
• Strong interest in developing long-term expertise in VAT
• Structured, detail-oriented, and well-organized
• Able to manage deadlines and maintain quality under pressure
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Team-oriented and comfortable working in close collaboration
• Fluent in English; Dutch or French is a strong asset
• Based in or willing to work from Brussels

Technical Skills

• Solid Excel skills
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office
• Any experience with VAT or reporting tools is a plus

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