Senior Consultant VAT

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If you are looking for an opportunity where career-minded professionals can achieve success while bringing their best and whole selves to work each day, Sovos may be the company you have been looking for.
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The Work You'll Do
Our Consulting team plays an essential role in bringing a detailed technical understanding of indirect tax legislation and the associated commercial considerations to our clients to help them navigate the rapidly changing global tax landscape.
The Senior Consultant contributes to the Consulting services team through the provision of more complex tax advice and associated research to Sovos' clients.
The Senior Consultant will often be the lead Consulting contact during the sales process while delivering an outstanding customer service experience.
As the lead contact, the Senior Consultant is also responsible for maintaining key customer relationships, leading to increased consulting opportunities in the future.
The role also assists Compliance teams with escalation of queries and technical support and risk management where required.
More specifically you will:


Identify opportunities with existing and new clients for new work to the business
Develop and maintain own portfolio of clients
Generate technical ideas and opportunities to take to market
Lead and deliver consulting projects often through collaboration with others
Sign off business leads up to postholder's level of expertise
Support the Consultants with the Consulting Services function
Collaborate on all sales and compliance matters including the provision and assistance with taxation technical support to the sales and Compliance teams including attending and leading sales calls; drafting proposals; responding to client queries, audits, tax authority communications; and, all similar matters
Ensure all risk management processes are followed
Ensure high standards of client service are maintained at all times
Liaise with the account management team to ensure that a consistently high level of service is delivered to clients in respect of both core compliance and other Sovos offerings
Maintain current knowledge of relevant tax principles and relevant legislation to ensure a high level of data accuracy and to assist Sales and Marketing with technical advice as required
Represent company at external events and attend, manage and run client meetings
Sign off Consulting technical advice up to postholder's level of expertise where directed
Mentor new Consulting Services staff members
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

What We Need From You

Bachelor's degree, CTA qualified or equivalent work related experience preferred
Obtained a knowledge of taxation (preferably VAT, IPT and other indirect taxes) and will ideally have a minimum of 3 years' experience.
Excellent time management, decision making, and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills
Ability to work as a member of a team and cross-functionally
Detail oriented and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

What Does Sovos Offer You?
The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work

30 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Company Healthcare
Company Pension
Company Life assurance and Critical Illness Cover
Continuing opportunities for further Learning & Development
Progressive Wellness Program
A chance to work with talented and passionate people in a rewarding and values-driven environment!

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.
We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law.
At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
Company Background
Sovos was built to solve the complexities of the digital transformation of tax, with complete, connected offerings for tax determination, continuous transaction controls, tax reporting and more.
Sovos customers include half the Fortune 500, as well as businesses of every size operating in more than 70 countries.
The company's SaaS products and proprietary Sovos S1 Platform integrate with a wide variety of business applications and government compliance processes.
Sovos has employees throughout the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates.
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