VAT Compliance Analyst — AI-Driven, Global Growth

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

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.