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ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in Bromsgrove is seeking a VAT Consultant on a temporary, full-time basis, offering around £500 per day. The role focuses on UK VAT and local government experience to support the authority’s VAT programme.

You will provide specialist VAT advice, monitor legislative changes, and ensure accurate VAT returns while liaising with HMRC. Team collaboration is essential for optimising VAT recovery.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of UK VAT Legislation.
• Local Government experience.
• Preparation of monthly VAT returns.
• Dealing with HMRC queries/enquiries.
• Staff management / working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist VAT advice to departments across the authority, including capital projects, property transactions, and grant funding.
• Monitor and interpret changes in VAT legislation and assess their impact on the authority’s operations.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including preparation and submission of accurate VAT returns.
• Identify opportunities for VAT savings and efficiencies, including partial exemption calculations and VAT recovery strategies.

Skills

VAT legislation

Public sector VAT

VAT returns

HMRC queries

Team leadership

Job description

VAT Consultant needed in Bromsgrove, £500 per day - Reference: RQ1776379

You will ideally have

1. Extensive knowledge of UK VAT Legislation.

2. Local Government experience.

3. Preparation of monthly VAT returns.

4. Dealing with HMRC queries/enquiries.

5. Staff management / working as part of a team.

To provide expert advice and support on all matters relating to Value Added Tax (VAT). The VAT Consultant will ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, optimise VAT recovery, and support financial planning and reporting processes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialist VAT advice to departments across the authority, including capital projects, property transactions, and grant funding.
• Monitor and interpret changes in VAT legislation and assess their impact on the authority’s operations.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including preparation and submission of accurate VAT returns.
• Identify opportunities for VAT savings and efficiencies, including partial exemption calculations and VAT recovery strategies.

This is working Full time hours on atemporary contract basis

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.