Experienced Indirect Tax Professional

Deloitte Belgium; Belgique; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Flexible work arrangements

Health benefits

Mobility@Deloitte

Job summary

Deloitte Belgium is seeking a Senior VAT Consultant to act as the primary client contact on VAT matters. You will advise on national and international VAT implications, collaborate with Deloitte network colleagues, and work within a multidisciplinary Tax and Legal team.

You will mentor junior professionals and help deliver high-quality client service, across offices in Antwerp, Ghent or Zaventem, with a flexible hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• University degree in a business-related discipline such as law or economics (post‑graduate tax degree is a plus).
• 3–6 years of relevant VAT/indirect tax experience in a consulting or law firm.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary client contact on VAT matters, building strong relationships.
• Advise on VAT implications for national and international structures and operations.
• Collaborate with Deloitte network members on assignments.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team across Tax and Legal practice and other Deloitte units.
• Ensure client service delivery to Deloitte quality standards.
• Mentor and counsel junior tax professionals.

Skills

VAT

Indirect Tax

Consulting

Education

University degree in business/law

Job description

Description of the position

Can’t wait to make an impact on the world? You’re not alone. Join us in driving progress in the working world and beyond.

Our VAT specialists help businesses manage their indirect taxes effectively by providing technical tax and operational support, guidance on implementing efficient processes, and leveraging technology solutions. They support businesses in navigating complex VAT matters with a pragmatic and results‑driven approach.

We’re looking for professionals to strengthen our Indirect Tax team in our offices in Antwerp, Ghent or Zaventem. With Indirect Tax becoming many governments’ preferred method of revenue raising, our Belgium Indirect Tax Practice has over 90 indirect tax experts who are well informed and understand the nuances of regulations, the importance of deep industry knowledge and the growing role of technology experience.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior VAT Consultant you will be seen by clients as the first contact person regarding all tax aspects related to VAT by working closely and building excellent relationships with them.
• You assist and advise clients regarding VAT matters, both national and international. This advice mainly concerns VAT implications on specific structures and operations.
• You work on assignments involving tax professionals of various member firms within the international Deloitte network.
• You work in a multidisciplinary environment, teaming up with professionals throughout the Tax and Legal practice and with other Deloitte business units.
• Together with the other members of the client service teams, you assure client service delivery according to the Deloitte quality standards.
• You are involved in actively mentoring and counseling the tax professionals.

About you

• You have a university degree in a business-related discipline such as law or economics, or a comparable background. A post‑graduate tax degree is an asset.
• You have gained 3‑6 years of relevant experience in a similar position (in a consulting or law firm, …), where you demonstrated technical abilities and business skills.
• You have strong communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• You have a good working knowledge of English and Dutch or French.
• It is an asset to have obtained already the title of recognized tax consultant through the IAB‑IEC Institute.

Benefits

• My Benefits My Choice, a flexible rewards plan tailored to your lifestyle and priorities.
• Sustainable transport options offered by Mobility@Deloitte.
• Flexible work arrangements for all and initiatives supported by Parents & Caregivers @Deloitte.
• Wellbeing tips and activities powered by Energise@Deloitte.
• Additional health benefits and insurance opportunities.
• Hybrid workplace: combination of home office and on‑site (~10 offices in Belgium or client’s premises).
• Part‑time employment: all our jobs are open to full‑time or part‑time work under a 90% or 80% regime.