Consultant, VAT Recovery

Why Ryan?

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Home Office Stipend

• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)

• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

• LinkedIn Learning Subscription

• Flexible Work Environment

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Accelerated Career Path

• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

The Consultant, VAT Recovery (Early Career) supports clients in identifying and recovering incorrectly paid VAT through detailed transaction analysis, ledger reviews, and VAT audits. This role is ideal for graduates or early-career professionals who are analytical, detail-oriented, and interested in developing expertise in VAT, indirect tax, and recovery audit services.
Working alongside experienced consultants, you will help bring structure and clarity to complex transaction data, identify VAT-related leakage, and support the delivery of measurable financial value for clients across multiple industries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support VAT reviews and recovery audits by analysing high-volume transactional and ledger data to identify overpaid VAT, duplicate postings, and unrecovered credits
• Apply VAT and indirect tax rules to transactional data under guidance from senior team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Assist in identifying VAT recovery opportunities across national and international transactions
• Prepare clear, structured analysis and documentation to support VAT recovery claims and client reporting
• Gather, review, and interpret customer data to highlight process gaps, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities
• Support client deliverables by translating complex findings into clear and practical insights
• Collaborate with internal teams across Tax, Finance, Legal, and Operations to deliver integrated recovery and VAT solutions
• Stay up to date with changes in VAT and indirect tax legislation, and understand their impact on client transactions
• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of recovery audit engagements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor´s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation, Business, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in accounting, finance, VAT, indirect tax, audit, recovery audit, or transactional analysis roles is an advantage, but not required
• Interest in developing expertise in VAT recovery, indirect tax, and transaction-based audit work

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail
• Ability to work with large datasets and reconcile transactional information
• Comfortable learning and applying VAT and indirect tax concepts to real-world scenarios
• Ability to manage tasks independently after training, while knowing when to escalate questions or risks
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain findings in a structured way
• Organised, methodical, and comfortable working in data-driven environments

Computer Skills:

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., filters, pivot tables, reconciliations) is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet-based research tools
• Exposure to ERP systems and tax engines (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Vertex, Avalara) is an advantage, but not required
• Willingness to learn internal tools, tax engines, and recovery audit methodologies

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