VAT Consultant

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced VAT Consultant for a 6-month interim role, fully remote. The ideal candidate will have solid VAT expertise, manage compliance tasks independently, and respond to HMRC queries. Responsibilities include preparing accurate VAT Returns and performing Partial Exemption calculations. Prior local government experience is helpful but not essential. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of VAT legislation and compliance.
• Experience preparing VAT Returns and handling HMRC queries.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Responding to HMRC queries relating to VAT Returns.
• Preparing accurate VAT Returns.
• Performing Partial Exemption calculations.

Skills

Strong knowledge of VAT legislation and compliance

Experience preparing VAT Returns

Ability to work independently

Job description

Job Title: VAT Consultant
Contract: 6‑Month Interim
Rate: £400 per day (Inside or Outside IR35)
Location: Fully Remote
Sector: Local Authority

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced VAT Consultant to support a Local Authority on a 6‑month interim basis. While prior local government experience is helpful, it is not essential. The key requirement is solid VAT expertise and the ability to manage compliance tasks independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to HMRC queries relating to VAT Returns
• Preparing accurate VAT Returns
• Performing Partial Exemption calculations

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of VAT legislation and compliance
• Experience preparing VAT Returns and handling HMRC queries
• Ability to work independently and remotely

If you're available immediately and have the relevant VAT experience, we'd love to hear from you.