Junior VAT Compliance Analyst

Sovos Latinoamérica; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (company paid)

Life Insurance

Personal Accidents Insurance

Flexible Benefits Platform

Generous annual leave + company days

13th and 14th month allowances

Global Parental Leave Policy

Job summary

Sovos in Portugal is hiring a Compliance Services Associate to support VAT filings for international clients. No prior tax experience required; curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn are valued.

You will validate data, assist with VAT returns, communicate with clients, and leverage AI-driven workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency. This entry‑level role offers growth in a niche, globally enabled tax tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred (university projects and internships count).
• You've built some early experience in client service, administration, finance, or data-related tasks, whether through work, internships, or academic projects.
• Basic Excel knowledge or a willingness to learn it quickly. We'll help you build this skill.
• Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset, with good organisational ability and time management.
• Comfortable working with data, structured processes, and AI-assisted workflows.
• You notice patterns in data, take initiative on problems, and build skills quickly in a collaborative team environment. Additional European language skills are a bonus.
• Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Validate client data using in-house tools and confirm VAT amounts with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and related documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Communicate with clients as part of daily service delivery, building strong professional relationships.
• Flag issues early, prioritise tasks, and help coordinate solutions with support from your team and specialist departments.
• Participate in client meetings when appropriate and support progress toward client goals and deliverables.
• Leverage AI tools and digital workflows to improve efficiency and data accuracy in compliance processes.

Skills

Basic Excel

Communication

Data familiarity

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Managed & Professional Services · Full-Time · Portugal

Build Your Future With Us

The digitization of tax compliance is fundamentally changing global commerce and how businesses need to operate and grow. Governments now have real-time visibility into business data, creating new challenges and new opportunities for organizations around the world. At Sovos, we're transforming tax compliance from a business requirement into a driver of growth through AI-powered technology that delivers the accurate, real-time insights businesses need to make smarter decisions.

We're solving more than today's tax compliance challenges. We're helping reshape global economies by enabling organizations to navigate increasingly complex and rapidly changing regulatory environments with confidence – and helping communities thrive.

AI is accelerating what's possible, enabling tax and technology professionals to more effectively drive critical regulatory decisions. That's where Sovos excels, combining intelligent technology with human expertise to help customers stay ahead of change.

Don't worry if you don't check every box. We're focused on hiring great people, not perfect resumes. It's less about what you've done elsewhere and more about what you're capable of doing here.

The Role

At Sovos, we're helping businesses meet complex VAT compliance obligations across Europe and beyond. As a Compliance Services Associate in Portugal, you'll support international clients with their VAT filings while building foundational skills in tax compliance. No prior tax experience is required, just curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This is an excellent opportunity to launch or pivot your career in a niche field with strong long-term growth potential.

More specifically, you will:

• Validate client data using in-house tools and confirm VAT amounts with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and related documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Communicate with clients as part of daily service delivery, building strong professional relationships.
• Flag issues early, prioritise tasks, and help coordinate solutions with support from your team and specialist departments.
• Participate in client meetings when appropriate and support progress toward client goals and deliverables.
• Leverage AI tools and digital workflows to improve efficiency and data accuracy in compliance processes.

What You Bring to Sovos

• Demonstrated ability through work, academic projects, or internships; bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred (university projects and internships count).
• You've built some early experience in client service, administration, finance, or data-related tasks, whether through work, internships, or academic projects.
• Basic Excel knowledge or a willingness to learn it quickly. We'll help you build this skill.
• Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset, with good organisational ability and time management.
• Comfortable working with data, structured processes, and AI-assisted workflows.
• You notice patterns in data, take initiative on problems, and build skills quickly in a collaborative team environment. Additional European language skills are a bonus.
• Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check upon hire.

The Process

We believe in a transparent and comprehensive hiring process. Here's what you might expect:

1 Pre-Employment Assessment

Regionally specific assessments we use to mitigate bias and give every applicant a fair shot.

2 Video Interview

A chance to meet as many qualified applicants as possible and get to know you beyond your resume.

3 Meeting with a Recruiter

A conversation to talk through the role, your experience, and your goals.

4 Live Interviews with the Hiring Team

Meet the people you'll work with and dig into the day-to-day of the role.

Life at Sovos

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!

• AI Tools and Technology from Day 1
• Continuous Learning and Development
• Global Employee Recognition Platform and Programs
• Global Parental Leave Policy
• Health Insurance (company paid)
• Life Insurance
• Personal Accidents Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Platform
• Generous annual leave plus additional company days
• 13th and 14th month allowances

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, colour, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Company Background

Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth. Our flagship product, the Sovos Compliance Cloud platform, enables businesses to identify, determine, and report on every tax obligation across the globe. Sovos processes nearly 20 billion transactions per year, helping companies scale their compliance strategy in 150+ countries.

More than 100,000 customers – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos’ tax and regulatory expertise and unparalleled integration with their business applications. Learn more at sovos.com.