Role: VAT Consultant REF 1776379
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Bromsgrove
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £500 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS
Spinwell is recruiting for a VAT Consultant for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VAT CONSULTANT
- 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.
- Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and explanations as required.
- Deliver training and guidance to finance and non-finance staff on VAT matters.
- Maintain and update VAT policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Liaise with HMRC and external advisors on complex VAT issues and disputes.
- Contribute to financial planning, budgeting, and project appraisals from a VAT perspective.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE VAT CONSULTANT
- Significant experience in VAT advisory work, preferably within a public sector or local government context.
- Strong knowledge of VAT legislation, particularly as it applies to local authorities.
- Experience in preparing and reviewing VAT returns and partial exemption calculations.
- Familiarity with local authority accounting frameworks and financial systems
- Professional qualification in accountancy (e.g., ACCA, CIPFA, ACA) or equivalent VAT-specific qualification.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex VAT issues to non-specialists.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Professional and ethical approach to work.
- Proactive and solution-focused mindset.
- Collaborative and supportive team player.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
If you are a VAT Consultant, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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