VAT Consultant

The Portfolio Group; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in the UK seeks an experienced VAT Enquiries Consultant to provide VAT enquiry consultancy and compliance support. You will manage a varied caseload, produce detailed reports, and liaise with HMRC. Applicants should have a strong VAT background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This mobile role involves client meetings and case management, offering significant autonomy and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Quarterly commission targets

Qualifications

• Experience in VAT gained through practice, industry, or HMRC.
• Background in HMRC VAT enquiry work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of VAT compliance cases.
• Produce detailed consultancy reports and provide technical opinions.
• Act as the point of contact for clients and liaise with HMRC.
• Handle full case management from enquiry to closure.
• Attend Alternative Dispute Resolution meetings and support Tribunal proceedings.
• Conduct research on complex VAT matters.
• Keep up to date with changes in VAT legislation.

Skills

Strong grounding in VAT

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage workload

Collaborative mindset

Education

Recognised professional qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

VAT Enquiries Consultant

Remote / Mobile opportunity
Up to 50k base salary
5k car allowance OR company car
Quarterly commission targets

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced VAT professional to join an established team of advisors and consultants. You'll be supporting a diverse mix of accountancy firms, from sole practitioners to Top 100 practices, providing VAT enquiry consultancy and compliance support.

This role involves working directly with accountants and their clients to manage and resolve HMRC VAT enquiries. In some cases, you'll take over the case entirely, guiding it through to resolution. You'll also provide written consultancy reports, offer tactical and technical advice, and ensure that compliance and AML regulations are met.

This is a mobile position, and you'll meet with HMRC officers, clients, and advisors as needed - approximately once a week.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a varied caseload of insured and uninsured VAT compliance cases.
• Producing detailed consultancy reports and providing technical opinions.
• Acting as the point of contact for clients and liaising directly with HMRC.
• Handling full case management from enquiry through to closure.
• Attending Alternative Dispute Resolution meetings and, where appropriate, supporting Tribunal proceedings.
• Conducting research and providing second opinions on complex VAT matters.
• Keeping up to date with changes in VAT legislation and wider indirect tax developments.
• Working closely with the wider VAT team and contributing to marketing and business development initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong grounding in VAT gained through practice, industry, or HMRC experience.
• Preferably, a background specialising in HMRC VAT enquiry work.
• A recognised professional qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• The ability to manage your own workload and deliver results under pressure.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional client service.