Tax Consultant

VAT Specialist

Provide VAT compliance support to clients for the VAT team by working with colleagues across Apex and liaising with HMRC. Reports to Head of VAT at Apex.

Job Specification

• Preparation and/or review of VAT registrations, VAT returns, VAT refund claims;

• Participate in the preparation, handling and/or supervision of HMRC VAT inspections/enquiries etc.

• Support VAT compliance and advisory services to clients (e.g. MTD and HMRC Agent requirements)

• Assist wider Apex teams on VAT issues

• Participate in VAT initiatives to improve training and compliance

Skills Required

• Preferably HMRC trained and/or ATT or CTA qualified but can also be qualified by experience;

• Experience of VAT compliance processes including dealing directly with HMRC on registrations and returns;

• Ability to understand commercial situations and apply VAT law;

• Good team player with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;

• Excellent communication and presentation skills;

• Proficient at using Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What you will get in return:

• A great opportunity to work within a small and focused team that works closely with clients

• Exposure to clients, HMRC and other areas of Apex (Tax, Accounting, HR etc) on a day to day basis which provides a range of experiences and challenges

• Direct interaction with senior people within Apex and at our clients

• A supportive environment