Supervisor VAT Consultant

About the role

Grant Thornton Belgium is looking for a Supervisor VAT Consultant who combines solid VAT knowledge with a passion for guiding colleagues. You will stay hands‑on with client work while supporting the VAT team in a task‑oriented manner.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the key technical point of contact, supporting clients and ensuring the quality of the team’s output.
• Provide high‑quality VAT advice to national and international SMEs and mid‑size organisations.
• Lead complex VAT projects such as implementations, optimisations, regularisations and reviews.
• Handle Belgian and international VAT compliance, including preparation, review and follow‑up of VAT returns and filings.
• Support clients during VAT audits and inspections, liaising with tax authorities and managing follow‑up actions.
• Review junior consultants’ work and give clear, practical feedback.
• Coordinate daily tasks within engagements, meeting deadlines and quality standards without people‑management responsibility.
• Work autonomously on assignments while escalating issues to managers or partners when needed.
• Collaborate closely with the VAT team and other service lines.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in economics, law or a tax‑related field.
• Minimum 4 years of VAT experience, preferably in consulting or professional services.
• Strong technical understanding of Belgian VAT; international VAT exposure is a plus.
• Comfortable guiding and supporting junior colleagues in a task‑oriented way.
• Structured, accurate work style with ownership of assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Clear communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Power BI is a plus.
• Alignment with Grant Thornton’s CLEARR values (Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, Responsibility).

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Power BI (optional)

What we offer

• Attractive salary package with additional holidays, phone subscription, insurance, company car and a flexible income plan.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home.
• At least 40 training hours per year for professional and soft‑skill development.
• Learning environment with diverse clients, sectors and topics.
• Supportive colleagues in an open, multidisciplinary setting.
• Company support for additional certificates or diplomas.
• Access to an international network of over 80 000 experts in 156 countries.