Senior VAT Adviser

Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars Group specialises in audit, tax and advisory services. The partnership draws on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 40,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development.

Your role

As a Senior VAT Adviser, you will join our VAT team in Luxembourg and be involved in a broad range of VAT advisory and VAT compliance assignments.

You will be part of a supportive and experienced team, where knowledge sharing and collaboration are strongly encouraged. We actively support your professional development through continuous learning, close mentoring and constructive feedback. Curiosity, engagement and a strong desire to grow are key drivers of long-term career progression within our team.

Your responsibilities:

VAT Advisory

• Provide VAT advice on Luxembourg and EU VAT matters for a diversified client base
• Draft VAT memorandum, technical notes and written advice
• Participate in VAT due diligences (buy-side and sell-side)
• Assist clients in the context of VAT audits and controls performed by the Luxembourg VAT Authorities
• Analyse VAT risks and develop structured, well-justified and pragmatic solutions

VAT Compliance

• Prepare and review complex Luxembourg VAT returns and related filings
• Ensure the technical robustness and consistency of VAT positions adopted
• Support clients in improving and securing their VAT reporting processes
• Monitor VAT legislative and case law developments and assess their practical impact

Team contribution

• Supervise and support junior team members in the preparation of more straightforward VAT returns
• Review their work, provide guidance and contribute to their technical development
• Actively participate in knowledge sharing and the continuous improvement of the VAT practice

Your profile:

• Experience
  • 2 to 5 years of experience in VAT (compliance and advisory), ideally within a tax advisory or audit firm
• Education
  • Master’s degree in Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting or Tax Law
• Languages
  • Fluent English is mandatory
  • French and/or German is considered an asset
• Skills
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of VAT topics
  • Capacity to identify issues, structure solutions and support conclusions with sound technical reasoning
  • Client-oriented mindset combined with a strong team spirit

We offer:

• A human-sized, international and collaborative working environment
• Continuous professional development through training, mentoring and feedback
• Exposure to challenging and cross-border VAT projects
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression within Forvis Mazars Luxembourg

Forvis Mazars is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which each individual feels welcomed.

We consider candidates based on their skills, abilities or experiences as we believe everyone brings their own talents with them.

The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and enriching.