Junior Corporate Tax Consultant - Ghent - Industries

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At EY, our Tax professionals are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their financial strategies. We provide expert guidance to businesses and individuals, ensuring they remain compliant and achieve their financial objectives in a constantly evolving tax landscape.

Industries: You will not focus on a specific sector, you may work for clients active in the following sectors: Transport, logistics, manufacturing, oil & gas, pharma, retail, service providers, etc.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits?

Corporate tax is a globally connected tax planning and advisory practice. It combines Business Tax Advisory (BTA) services with a unique combination of specialty service offerings. This enables us to provide insightful, multi-country tax advisory services in a connected and consistent manner throughout every stage of the tax life cycle: planning, accounting, compliance, and controversy.

Our Corporate Tax department consists of the following families:

• EY Private, which supports entrepreneurs, private businesses, and their owners.
• Global Compliance & Reporting.
• International Tax Services (which supports listed companies).

We are looking for Junior Consultants within all 3 families for our offices in Diegem (Brussels), Antwerp, Ghent and Liège.

Your key responsibilities

As a Corporate Tax Consultant, you will help businesses meet complex demands for tax reporting, compliance and planning, and tax controversy for national and international organizations that are listed companies. As a Junior Consultant, we support you to grow in the following tasks:

• You advise companies on their choices and on their tax strategy development on a national and international level.
• You help companies dealing with tax procedures by preparing tax declarations, assisting them during tax controls, following up disputes/discussions with tax authorities, preparing and handing in rulings.
• You will stay up to date regarding market changes and develop a broader knowledge around your client portfolio.
• You maintain long-term collaborative and profitable relationships with the client.
• You proactively communicate and collaborate with your colleagues.
• You will be based in one of our offices: Diegem, Antwerp, Ghent, Hasselt, Bruges, or Liège

What we look for

• You will obtain a Bachelor degree in Accounting, Tax and/or Finance / Master degree in (preferably Tax) Law / Applied Economics / Commercial Engineering / Commercial Science or a Postgraduate in Tax;
• You have good verbal and written skills in Dutch/French and English.
• You are client and market focused with a hands-on attitude.
• You are curious, innovative and a good team player.
• You have the ambition to become a certified ITAA Tax advisor.
• You are able to start in August 2025.

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.
• 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.
• Mobility package - As from 1 January 2025, 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).
• 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.
• Best Workplace – You will be part of the 2023 number one rated Best Workplace (Great Place to Work).

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.