via Reed · 17 September 2026 ·2 days ago

VAT Consultant

Essential Employment
Bromsgrove Contract GBP 130,000 – 130,000
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VAT Consultant needed in Bromsgrove, £500 per day - Reference: RQ1776379

You will ideally have
1. Extensive knowledge of UK VAT Legislation.
2. Local Government experience.
3. Preparation of monthly VAT returns.
4. Dealing with HMRC queries/enquiries.
5. Staff management / working as part of a team.

To provide expert advice and support on all matters relating to Value Added Tax (VAT). The VAT Consultant will ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, optimise VAT recovery, and support financial planning and reporting processes.

Main Duties and 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.

This is working Full time hours on a temporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV toquoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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