VAT Consultant – Public Sector (Temp Contract)

Essential Employment; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a VAT Consultant in Bromsgrove to provide expert VAT advice to departments across the authority. The role involves ensuring HMRC compliance, advising on capital projects, and optimising VAT recovery as part of financial planning.

The position is a full-time, temporary contract with a day rate of £500, and requires strong knowledge of UK VAT legislation and local government experience. We value accuracy and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of UK VAT legislation.
• Experience within local government.
• Ability to prepare monthly VAT returns and respond to HMRC.

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 knowledge

Local Government experience

VAT returns

HMRC queries

Team management

Job description

Essential Employment is seeking a VAT Consultant in Bromsgrove to provide expert VAT advice to departments across the authority. The role involves ensuring HMRC compliance, advising on capital projects, and optimising VAT recovery as part of financial planning.

The position is a full-time, temporary contract with a day rate of £500, and requires strong knowledge of UK VAT legislation and local government experience. We value accuracy and proactive problem solving.