VAT Manager

Leyton; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible remuneration

Unlimited free fruit, coffee, and herbal teas

No work on your birthday

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a VAT Consultant in Porto. The role involves overseeing VAT compliance, providing advisory services, and mentoring junior members. Candidates should have over 5 years of VAT experience and strong knowledge of EU VAT rules. The position offers a permanent contract, flexible hours, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of VAT / indirect tax experience, preferably in a Big Four.
• Strong understanding of EU VAT rules and local VAT legislation.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Full English proficiency. Other languages will be valued in the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee VAT compliance and return submissions.
• Provide VAT advisory for international transactions.
• Mentor junior team members.
• 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.
• Mentor junior team members and review their work.
• Contribute to the team’s productivity, motivation, and cooperation through clear communication and support.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and technology-driven enhancements in VAT compliance workflows, including the use of digital platforms.

Skills

VAT compliance

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Location: Porto, Portugal

Want to join a dynamic, innovative team and help grow the VAT department? Leyton is the place to be! With 27 years of experience and 4,000+ professionals globally, we combine a multinational reach with a local feel, offering a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace. Take your career to the next level and join our Porto office and make an impact on our ongoing success story!

How You’ll Contribute

• Oversee VAT compliance and return submissions for complex clients.
• Provide VAT advisory on domestic and international transactions.
• Stay up-to-date with local and VAT regulations.
• 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.
• Mentor junior team members and review their work.
• Contribute to the team’s productivity, motivation, and cooperation through clear communication and support.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and technology-driven enhancements in VAT compliance workflows, including the use of digital platforms.

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.

Is this You?

• 5+ years of VAT / indirect tax experience, preferably in a Big Four or leading professional services firm. Experience with E-invoicing and E-reporting projects is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of EU VAT rules, cross-border transactions, and local VAT legislation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Full English proficiency. Other languages will be valued in the recruitment process.

Why work for us?

• Permanent contract and career plan in a leading company undergoing rapid growth and expansion.
• Full‑time position with flexible hours.
• Intensive working hours during the month of August.
• Teleworking in accordance with company policy.
• Employee benefits, including health insurance and flexible remuneration.
• Unlimited free fruit, coffee and herbal teas in the offices.
• No work on your birthday.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services