VAT Consultant - Poole (full or part time)

Experienced VAT consultant full or part time accountancy practice Poole Dorset £Competitive + Benefits

You will be working for one of the South's leading accountancy practice firms in their Poole Office.

They are currently looking for a VAT Consultant to join their team who will be involved in the provision of VAT advice to staff, partners and clients including preparation of detailed letters and reports, dealing with VAT queries from other firms of accountants, liaising with HM Revenue & Customs on behalf of clients and attendance at VAT visits as required and assigning tasks and reviewing work of trainee VAT consultants.

Ideally you will have at least 5 years' experience working in VAT (either for HMRC, practice or an in-house position) and it would be helpful if you also hold a relevant qualification such as CTA (indirect tax route), AIIT or a VAT Diploma. You will need to demonstrate a broad knowledge of all areas of VAT in particular trade with overseas, construction, land and property and partial exemption, have an analytical and methodical in approach to work and be accurate, organised and able to work to deadlines and under pressure. You will need to be comfortable dealing with clients, staff and third parties by telephone and in person, be a team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels communicating technical and complex VAT issues, both orally and in writing. A full, clean driving licence and unrestricted access to transport is preferable as to travel to clients and other offices across the region may be required.Applications are welcomed from both full-time and part-time candidates (please state your preferred working pattern on application).

A competitive salary is on offer, dependent on what skills you can bring to the business, and there are good benefits on offer too depending on your specific requirements.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, in confidence, please submit your CV immediately or contact Debbie Stent

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