Tax - VAT Technology - Junior Consultant

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Junior VAT Technology Consultant

Are you ready to shape the future with confidence?

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 skills 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.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits 

• Support VAT and tax digitalization projects, including data extraction, transformation, validation, and automation of VAT compliance and reporting processes
• Prepare and transform structured and unstructured source data (Excel, flat files, ERP extracts, raw datasets) into defined output formats (XML and others)
• Support the implementation and generation of FAIA (SAF-T) XML files, including data mapping, transformation logic, and XML population
• Perform FAIA validation, covering both XSD (schema) checks and advanced content and consistency validations
• Analyze validation and processing errors, identify root causes in source data, and support remediation
• Work with ETL and data transformation workflows used in VAT and tax reporting projects
• Assist in maintaining and improving implementation and validation logic, scripts, and workflows (primarily Python-based)
• Contribute to technical and functional documentation (data mappings, validation rules, process notes)
• Collaborate with senior team members on VAT digitalization projects, including debugging complex data issues
• Take ownership of defined implementation, validation, and transformation tasks under supervision.

What we look for:

• Junior-level profile with a clear interest in tax technology, data, and automation
• Must-haves:
• Basic to intermediate Python skills (able to read, adapt, and debug existing scripts)
• Basic to intermediate experience with ETL / data transformation tools
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, lookups, data checks, large datasets)
• Comfortable working with structured and unstructured data, including messy or incomplete inputs
• Understanding of structured data concepts (XML, CSV, schemas)
• High attention to detail and ability to follow strict, rule-based specifications
• Nice-to-haves:
• Exposure to VAT or accounting concepts
• Experience with XML / XSD validation or hierarchical data models
• Prior work on compliance, reporting, or regulatory projects
• Experience automating repetitive tasks or improving data processes
• Basic familiarity with version control (Git)

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society.

What you can expect:

• A first HR Call
• An Interview with the Business

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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