Vat Consultant - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - LGS Vision Recruitment

LGS Vision Recruitment

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

LGS Vision are delighted to be working with a very forward-thinking, modern firm of accountants who are seeking a VAT Consultant to join their expanding team in Chelmsford.
Our clients are looking for an experienced VAT Consultant to provide advisory support to our wide ranging client base. This role would suit those with VAT advisory experience ideally in an accounting firm, tax practice or with HMRC.

Main Duties

Ensure that clients are provided with relevant VAT compliance services.
Contribute to an effective VAT compliance monitoring and review process.
Develop and use your VAT knowledge to assist with solutions to problems both in terms of technical and strategic approach for clients and the firm as a whole.
Highlight any risks and/or opportunities that may arise when reviewing computations and returns and communicate these points to the VAT CSD/client.
Meet with clients/potential clients to discuss what services they require including any consultancy projects.
Agreed scope and fees for such work.
Be a main contributor to consultancy projects.
Prepare letters to clients and third parties for CSD approval.
Liaise with specialists in other areas, e.g. Audit and Accounts, and possible third parties, e.g. banks, solicitors, when required.
CIOT or IIAT qualified but not essential
4+ years VAT experience ideally
Uptodate and appropriate knowledge and skills in your technical field to enable you to fulfil the purpose of your role.
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal and relationship building skills
Time management and organisational skills