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Ryan

Global tax services and software provider

VAT Compliance Consultant

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Master's
Brussels, Belgium
Hybrid
AccountingTax Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master’s degree in Tax Law, Law, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • Recent graduate or early-career professional with experience in tax or VAT.
  • Strong interest in developing long-term expertise in VAT.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and maintain quality under pressure.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Based in or willing to work from Brussels.
  • Solid Excel skills.
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review VAT returns under supervision for Belgian and international clients.
  • Analyze accounting data to ensure VAT compliance.
  • Support VAT registrations and compliance processes.
  • Assist in responding to information requests from tax authorities.
  • Monitor VAT legislative developments with guidance from senior team members.
  • Apply and progressively master the internal VAT methodology.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and technical development.
Desired Qualifications
  • Dutch or French language skills are a strong asset.
  • Experience with VAT or reporting tools is a plus.

About the company

Ryan is a global tax services and software provider based in Dallas. It offers an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services, including property tax, unclaimed property, transfer pricing, indirect tax, tax recovery, consulting, compliance, and technology services. The company also sells tax management software under the tax.com brand on a subscription basis, combining advisory work with a proprietary platform to streamline planning, risk management, and compliance. Ryan grows by acquiring smaller tax firms to expand its expertise and footprint, serving tens of thousands of clients in over 80 countries with the aim of reducing clients' tax burdens and simplifying global tax obligations.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$687M

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Ryan completed Svalner Atlas Advisors on September 1, 2026, expanding European advisory reach.
  • Ryan acquired Comtax on October 5, 2026, entering Brazil with 70 local employees.
  • Crain's named Ryan a 2026 Best Place to Work in Chicago.

What critics are saying

  • Ryan's roll-up strategy creates integration risk across Comtax, Svalner Atlas, and Dhruva.
  • Latin America's and Europe's tax complexity demands flawless localization; mistakes trigger client churn quickly.
  • G. Brint Ryan's centralized control makes succession a real existential risk.

What makes Ryan unique

  • Ryan is the largest firm dedicated exclusively to business taxes, spanning 80+ countries.
  • Its tax.com software and services integrate compliance, recovery, advocacy, and consulting.
  • 2026 acquisitions in Brazil and Europe deepen local expertise with global delivery.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Parental Leave
  • Gym Membership
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • Sabbatical Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

21%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

21%
The Montreal Gazette
Oct 15th, 2026
Ryan earns Great Place To Work(R) Certification across eight countries.

Ryan earns Great Place To Work(R) Certification across eight countries. Recognition reflects Ryan's commitment to creating an exceptional team member experience as a global Firm built around local expertise Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has been named Great Place To Work Certified(TM) in eight countries for 2026: Australia, Canada, France, India, the Philippines, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States... October 15, 2026 at 11:13 a.m. Recognition reflects Ryan's commitment to creating an exceptional team member experience as a global Firm built around local expertise Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has been named Great Place To Work Certified(TM) in eight countries for 2026: Australia, Canada, France, India, the Philippines, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Recognized on Great Place To Work Certification Nation Day, the achievement reflects the experience of Ryan's team members across its global workforce and underscores the Firm's commitment to building a workplace where people can grow, collaborate, and do their best work - regardless of geography, market, or language. Great Place To Work Certification is based on team member feedback, providing an independent perspective on workplace culture and the overall team member experience. "Ryan has built a global Firm by investing in talented people who understand the markets they serve," said G. Brint Ryan, Chairman and CEO at Ryan. "Our team members bring deep technical expertise, diverse perspectives, and local insight to every client engagement. That combination enables us to solve complex business challenges, deliver exceptional results, and provide the level of service our clients expect wherever they operate." Ryan serves businesses around the world that are navigating increasingly complex tax, regulatory, and technology environments. The Firm brings together professionals across tax disciplines, industries, and jurisdictions to help clients address challenges that extend across the full spectrum of their businesses and multinational borders. Ryan's global capability is supported by a focus on creating a consistent team member experience while recognizing the unique perspectives and needs of its teams in each market. With colleagues working across multiple regions and languages, Ryan's culture is designed to foster collaboration, professional growth, and knowledge sharing across borders. For clients, global connectivity means access to a multidisciplinary team that can help them navigate tax and technology challenges wherever they do business. From tax recovery and consulting to compliance, advocacy, and technology, Ryan works alongside clients to address complex needs and create solutions that support their businesses over the long term. "Our clients are operating in an increasingly interconnected world, and they need a boots-on-the-ground partner that can connect the dots across jurisdictions and tax disciplines," said Terry Gaylord, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Ryan. "That starts with having talented people who understand their markets, know their industries, and can collaborate across our global Firm. We are proud that our workplace recognition spans eight countries because it reflects the shared commitment and values our team members bring to serving clients every day." About Great Place To Work Certification(TM) Great Place To Work(R) Certification(TM) is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience - specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place To Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified. About Great Place To Work(R) As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work(R) brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All(TM) Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified(TM) or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces(TM) List. About Ryan Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. With global headquarters in Plano, Texas, the Firm provides an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan's multidisciplinary team of more than 7,100 professionals and associates serves over 74,000 clients in more than 80 countries, including many of the world's most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at ryan.com. Media Contact Allie Bandemer Senior Specialist, Public Relations and External Communications Ryan 331.251.1050 [email protected]

International Accounting Bulletin
Oct 6th, 2026
Ryan enters Brazilian market with Comtax acquisition.

Ryan enters Brazilian market with Comtax acquisition. Comtax offers services in tax determination, compliance and technology-supported tax operations. Ryan has acquired Comtax, a tax technology and consulting business based in São Paulo, Brazil, for an undisclosed sum. Established in 2018 by Marcelo Simões, Gilmar Brandão and Ricardo Carvalho, Comtax offers services in tax determination, compliance and technology-supported tax operations. The company works with "large-scale businesses" across Brazil, Ryan said in a statement. The deal gives Ryan an operational foothold in Brazil and broadens its capacity to support clients with tax, compliance and technology-related needs, it added. Ryan Latin American operations president Jon Sweet said: "This acquisition represents an important step in Ryan's strategy to expand its capabilities across Latin America. "Comtax brings a highly experienced team with deep knowledge in one of the region's most complex tax environments. "Their expertise, combined with Ryan's global scale and broader tax services and software capabilities, gives us a stronger platform to serve clients in Brazil and across the region." Comtax's offerings include digital tax consulting such as process assessments, tax mapping, governance and optimisation; tax-determination support; and tax technology implementation across platforms including SAP and Oracle. The company also provides compliance and tax efficiency support through preventive audits, validations and risk-reduction work. Other services include data and tax-matrix reviews covering product classification and supplier and customer validation, as well as tax audit support for digital file audits, inspections and compliance requirements. As per the terms of the deal, Simões, Brandão, Carvalho and nearly 70 employees will join Ryan's Latin American team. They will continue working with clients from São Paulo. Simões said: "Joining Ryan is an exciting new chapter for its team and its clients. "Its organisations share a commitment to excellence and disciplined processes for solving complex tax and technology challenges. "With Ryan, we can build on the services our clients trust today while expanding the capabilities available to them." Give your business an edge with its leading industry insights.

Valor Econômico
Oct 5th, 2026
Ryan establishes Brazil presence with Comtax acquisition

Ryan, a global tax services and software company, has acquired Comtax, a São Paulo-based tax technology and consulting firm specialising in tax determination, compliance, and technology-supported operations. The acquisition establishes Ryan's presence in Brazil and expands its ability to help clients navigate the country's tax, regulatory, and technology requirements. Founded in 2018 by Marcelo Simões, Gilmar Brandão, and Ricardo Carvalho, Comtax serves large organisations across Brazil. The company helps clients improve tax determination, strengthen compliance, reduce operational risks, and integrate tax processes into corporate systems. The acquisition adds a Brazil-based implementation team to Ryan's global tax technology practice. Together, the teams will help clients enhance compliance, reduce risk, and increase predictability of tax operations whilst connecting local market expertise to Ryan's global resources.

Captive Insurance Times
Oct 1st, 2026
Carlquist joins Innovative Captive Strategies as AVP

Carlquist joins innovative Captive Strategies as AVP. Innovative Captive Strategies (ICS) appoints Katie Carlquist as assistant vice president, consulting and management. Carlquist joins from Ryan, having spent 11 years at the firm. During that time Carlquist worked as a captive manager and, from 2020, as director of the firm's captive insurance consulting practice. Before Ryan, Carlquist was a captive manager at Artex Risk Solutions. Carlquist holds the Associate in Captive Insurance (ACI) designation. ICS, a Holmes Murphy company, is a captive insurance firm founded in 1999.

Ryan, LLC
Aug 26th, 2026
Ryan named one of the Best Places to Work in Ohio for 16th consecutive year.

Ryan named one of the Best Places to Work in Ohio for 16th consecutive year. Recognition reflects Ryan's enduring commitment to building an exceptional workplace and culture CLEVELAND (August 26, 2026) - Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has been recognized by Crain's Cleveland Business as one of the Best Places to Work in Ohio for the 16th consecutive year. This remarkable achievement reflects the Firm's long-standing commitment to creating an exceptional workplace where team members are empowered to grow and succeed with meaningful impact. "Sixteen years as one of the best workplaces in Ohio is an extraordinary achievement, and one that speaks to something far greater than an award - it reflects who we are as a Firm," said Ginny B. Kissling, Global President and Chief Operating Officer at Ryan. "Our culture was built intentionally around a shared purpose and values that guide how we lead, serve our clients, and show up for one another. We believe that when people are trusted and empowered to reach their full potential, there is no limit to what we can accomplish." Ryan's workplace culture is rooted in the belief that investing in people strengthens both the team member and client experience. Through its flexible myRyan work environment, professional development opportunities, commitment to well-being, and culture of recognition and collaboration, the Firm strives to create an environment where team members can pursue professional goals while building meaningful careers. Across Ryan, team members are united by a shared purpose, guided by the Firm's values, and empowered to challenge what is possible for their clients, colleagues, and communities. The Best Places to Work in Ohio statewide survey and awards program identifies, recognizes, and honors organizations that are creating outstanding places of employment while contributing to Ohio's economy, workforce, and business community. Participating organizations are evaluated on workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics, as well as feedback from employees about their workplace experience. About ryan. Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. With global headquarters in Plano, Texas, the Firm provides an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan's multidisciplinary team of more than 7,100 professionals and associates serves over 74,000 clients in more than 80 countries, including many of the world's most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at ryan.com. Media contact. Melodie Elliott Director, Content and Communications Marketing Ryan 972.934.0022 [email protected]