Trainee VAT Assistant

We are looking for graduates to train in both public service and private sector VAT Consultancy Team. No prior knowledge of VAT is necessary, as full training will be provided, but any experience in VAT or indirect tax will be beneficial.

Technical Work

1. Supporting the senior team with client work:
   1. Undertaking research on specific topics
   2. Joining client calls and taking notes
   3. Input into technical emails and client reports.
2. Initial responses to VAT helpline queries of a basic nature.
3. Researching VAT technical position on a range of topics, using the following:
   1. HMRC guidance and public notices
   2. Other available commentary
   3. VAT Case Law
4. Pulling together ‘briefing papers’ where required, on a VAT technical position (for internal discussions) citing references.

Marketing and Business Development

1. Writing/feeding into marketing content. Assistance updating the website, etc.
2. Feed into framework and tender submissions;
3. Identify potential opportunities and scope to replicate current work across the existing client base and managing that process;
4. Support the senior team in webinars:
   1. Drafting content
   2. Presenting small sections (when candidate is ready)

Administrative Tasks

1. Approaching the clients and team members for availability, then setting up calls and meetings;
2. Filing emails and documents in Workbooks (‘WB’);
3. Adding leads to WB;
4. Seeking updates from potential clients, for example where we have requested information which has not yet been returned:
5. Liaising with our admin and support team to prepare internal documentation and client take on;
6. Note taking in calls and meetings, and drafting follow ups and requests for information following the call;
7. Supporting billing by liaising with admin support team with requests to raise fee notes, etc (i.e. following discussions in team meetings, etc).
8. Drafting quotes/proposals for projects with the support of the wider team, and following up as required;
9. Organising own workload, prioritising and re-prioritising as required to get urgent work over the line;
10. Administrative tasks following team meetings, such as:
    1. Updating leads on WB
    2. Setting tasks on WB and allocating throughout the team
    3. Diarising calls/deadlines, etc.

Person Requirement:

The role will require excellent communication skills as there will be direct contact with our clients, quantity surveyors, architects, project managers, accountants, and financial directors.

Attention to detail is a key requirement of this role. You will also need to be self-motivated, dedicated, organised and hardworking with an excellent knowledge of Excel and Word.

You must be able to drive as we are within a lovely rural location.

This role is hybrid – there are fixed ‘anchor days’ in the office but opportunity for working from home.

Company Information:

Berthold Bauer VAT Consultants is one of the UK’s largest providers of VAT and financial savings advice, working with the NHS and other healthcare providers to help lower their VAT burden. We are a dynamic consultancy, leading in the provision of property VAT advice to private sector organisations and high net worth individuals. We work closely with HM Customs & Excise and our clients in ensuring the correct advice is given in each specialised project.

Our services cover all areas of highly specialised VAT advice requirements, leading us to work with the NHS, Property Developers, UK and Overseas Government organisations, charities and ‘not-for-profits’ (including Social Enterprise Trusts and Community Interest Companies).

Email address for applications:

Gemma.mccaldon-gower@bbvat.co.uk