Senior VAT Consultant

Leyton; Porto; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Birthday day off

Home office one day/week

Career development

Continuous training

Job summary

Leyton, an international consulting firm, is expanding its International Tax team in Portugal and seeks a Senior VAT Consultant to lead VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions for international clients.

You will develop trusted client relationships, support Team Leaders with complex indirect tax issues, and help deliver innovative VAT solutions within a dynamic, collaborative environment. The role offers a permanent contract, continuous training, and one day per week of remote work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of indirect tax experience.
• Experience in a consulting environment is valued.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Full English proficiency.
• Experience with E-invoicing projects is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for clients, preparing reports and recommendations for VAT compliance needs.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships, ensuring profitable engagements.
• Assist Team Leaders/Managers with complex indirect tax issues and provide value-added insights.
• Contribute to the implementation and development of technical indirect tax projects.
• Oversee VAT registrations and deregistration at client requests.
• Coordinate with tax authorities during audits and information requests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team player

Integrity

Proactive / self-starter

Education

Academic Degree in Tax, Law, Economics, Finance or similar

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Leyton is an international consulting firm specialising in improving companies' financial performance through tax incentives, innovation funding, and strategic financial optimisation solutions.

In Portugal, Leyton has experienced significant growth, supporting businesses of all sizes in identifying financial opportunities and improving operational efficiency.

As part of our continued expansion, we are looking for a Senior VAT Consultant to strengthen our International Tax team, focusing on VAT compliance, cross-border transactions and indirect taxation.

The role will involve managing VAT compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions, supporting international clients and contributing to the development of specialised indirect tax consulting services.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, preparing reports, advisory emails, and recommendations tailored to their VAT compliance needs.
• Develop and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with clients and networks, ensuring profitable and collaborative engagements.
• Assist Team Leaders/Managers with complex business issues, providing insights that add value beyond compliance.
• Contribute to the implementation, improvement, and development of technical projects related to Indirect Tax.
• Demonstrate the ability to assimilate new knowledge quickly and apply it effectively to client work.
• Ensure efficiency in clients’ VAT compliance processes, validating VAT declarations and proceeding with the respective submissions in each respective tax authorities’ platforms.
• Overseeing VAT registrations and deregistration at the request of clients.
• Liaise with tax authorities in jurisdictions where clients have strategic transactions, managing information requests and audits on their behalf.
• Ensure all deliverables meet both statutory deadlines and agreed client timelines.
• Contribute to the team’s productivity, motivation, and cooperation through clear communication and support.

What You Bring to the Team

• Technical precision with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Integrity and professionalism, demonstrating responsibility, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Proactive and forward-thinking, with a self-starter attitude and innovative approach to challenges.

Candidate Profile

• Academic Degree in Tax, Law, Economics, Finance or similar financial/legal fields of studies.
• More than 3 years of professional experience focused in Indirect Tax; Experience with E-invoicing projects is highly valued.
• Background in consulting environment is really valuable.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook.
• Full English proficiency. Other languages will be valued in the recruitment process.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package, aligned with experience and technical expertise;
• Permanent employment contract, with a structured career development plan;
• Continuous training and professional development in international VAT compliance and indirect taxation;
• Integration into a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team within an international consulting group;
• One day of working from home per week, promoting flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee benefits, including health insurance and additional benefits such as a day off on your birthday;
• Opportunity to contribute to the expansion of Leyton's International Tax consulting services.

Looking for a new professional challenge in a growing international company?

Join Leyton and contribute to helping businesses navigate the complexities of international taxation and VAT compliance.