Graduate VAT Consultant (September 2025)

Buzzacott; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Our growing VAT Consultancy team of approximately 4 people support their clients across all sectors and industries by keeping them on top of the constantly changing VAT rules, which come about as a result of changes in the VAT legislation, HMRC guidance and practice, and also ever-evolving case law in VAT.

As a member of the VAT Consultancy team, you will help clients manage their VAT requirements, plan for the best way to navigate VAT issues, and help them to try and minimise their VAT costs where possible.

The VAT Consultancy team culture nurtures personal development and supports team members’ progression to reach their full potential. They are a small and supportive team where everyone is happy to help with your personal and professional development.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Being responsible for managing a small portfolio of VAT compliance clients.
• Producing draft emails for other team members to respond to queries.
• Dealing with financial data, preparation of VAT workings, including checking documents (import/invoices) to ensure VAT compliance rules are met.
• Submitting periodic VAT Returns on behalf of clients where required.
• Supporting the wider team with consultancy projects and advice.
• Preparing draft correspondence on client matters for review.
• Taking an interest in the affairs of, and getting to know the clients, so that you are aware of current work being dealt with by the team.
• Assisting other team members on ad-hoc requests and administration as and when they arise.

Training Provided:

We offer a comprehensive, fully supervised training programme spanning approximately 36 months. You will begin by completing the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) qualification before progressing to become a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). Training includes a mix of classroom-based taught courses with leading training providers, private study, and regular testing. Paid study leave is granted and full coverage of course and exam fees for your first attempts.

About Buzzacott:

As the largest single-office accountancy firm in the UK, we describe ourselves as friendly and professional, with values ingrained in our culture of trust, client focus, exceptional service, specialist knowledge and approachability. We all work together under one roof, giving you the opportunity to collaborate, build relationships and shine from day one.

What’s in it for you?

We go above and beyond for our clients, but also for you. We have a genuine commitment to your development, offering you a closely supported and structured programme of tuition, provided by a top firm of external tutors. Internally, you will have access to a robust support network, including partners, managers, a dedicated buddy and mentoring programme, and Learning and Development team ensuring you are supported at every stage of your journey.

As you progress through your training you will receive incremental salary increases as you hit various milestones in your qualifications.

You are the right person for the role if:

• You are a graduate with an enquiring mind and a sociable disposition, a problem solver with high standards, who thrives in a meritocracy.
• You are able to build meaningful, collaborative relationships with both clients and team members.
• You are keen to take ownership from an early stage and are committed to providing excellent client service at all times.
• You are a strong multitasker with the ability to prioritise your time to studying and working simultaneously.

No previous experience is required for our trainee roles, but to apply you will need to have:

• Obtained or expect to obtain a 2.1 degree in any discipline, or equivalent
• A minimum of 120 UCAS Tariff points from your top 3 A-levels, or equivalent (300 using the old tariff)
• A minimum of Level 6 (B grade using the old system) in GCSE Maths and English Language, or equivalent
• The right to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the training contract

Please note we do not accept General Studies or applications from part-qualified applicants.