Senior Consultant Indirect Tax Technology

EY’s Indirect Tax Technology team provides companies with support and advice around the automation of their indirect tax processes. Our team works with an extensive range of clients, across EMEIA including many of the FTSE100 and the major Fortune 500 and our clients recognize our unique value to ‘Explore the possible’ and assist them to enable the change.

Finance and tax transformations, along with SAP, is one of the biggest opportunities for our clients to improve the tax function and an area that has seen plenty of recent growth and investment. The field of taxation is constantly changing as new laws, regulations and technologies are created; this is your opportunity to be part of that development and boost your career.

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The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits?

Our services are different from other tax advisory services as you will need to combine both indirect tax and technology skills. The work requires you to work closely with our clients’ businesses so you’ll proactively maintain your technical knowledge by keeping abreast of indirect tax performance improvements methodologies possibly specializing in the configuration of tax technologies (SAP, Thomson Reuters, Vertex, SOVOS, etc.) or having an understanding of ERP software (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft).

Key responsibilities

• You will be working on large finance and tax transformations, helping our clients leverage ERP or third party tools to improve the tax function by supporting and automating internal and external operations of multinational tax departments.
• Understand key Indirect Tax requirements and translate those into chosen technology
• Working collaboratively with cross-functional tax and consulting teams
• Delivering quality work in alignment with key business metrics
• Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service
• Build relationships both within the firm and externally with clients, identifying opportunities and growing your network
• You will contribute to developing the further growth of our Indirect Tax Technology practice.

Your Profile

You have:

• A Bachelor or Master's Degree in a business-related discipline (e.g. Economics, Engineering, IT, Accounting, Tax, etc.)
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience
• you are fluent in Dutch, French or English
• Indirect Tax background: compliance, advisory, e-invoicing and/or e-reporting
• Experience in ERP (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft D365) and Indirect Tax implementations
• A strong interest in technology and its use in business processes
• Good communicator and client relationship experience
• Strong and motivated team player
• Motivated learner eager to explore new challenges (e.g. tax skills, new technology solutions, etc).
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with exceptional client-serving business skills
• A broad understanding of tax accounting and major tax processes

The qualifications which are nice to have:

• Approved technical certification
• Experience implementing third-party indirect tax systems (such as ONESOURCE, Vertex, Avalara, Meridian, etc.)
• Experience defining data and reporting needs for a tax department
• Experience working on large, multidisciplinary projects that impact tax (e.g., ERP implementations, tax co-sourcing engagements, finance transformations)
• Self-starter, good time manager and able to deal with complexity and competing priorities
• Good communicator and client relationship experience
• Strong and motivated team player

What’s In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers.  Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most. 

• Mobility package - You’ll be able to opt-in for the mobility budget. In return for giving up your (right to a) company car, you’ll receive a monthly budget from EY as compensation. This budget will allow you to use your employer-provided compensation for alternative transportation means or similar benefits, incl. reimbursement of housing costs (on condition you live within 10km of your main place of employment).

• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.  
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.  
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.