Senior VAT Consultant – Local Government (Contract, £500/day)

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

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.