VAT Accountants Services
Whether working in-house or independently, accountancy professionals need to have a strong working knowledge of all aspects of VAT law. Making a mistake can result in higher costs and regulatory compliance issues for yourself and your clients, while also damaging your reputation and brand image.
At The VAT People, we recognise these pressures and offer a comprehensive suite of VAT services tailored to elevate your firm's capabilities and ensure legal compliance. Our experienced consultants, many of whom have backgrounds as VAT inspectors, are ideally placed to deliver the most pertinent advice and support on all VAT-related matters.
Reach out to The VAT People to discuss your specific needs and discover how we can assist you in navigating the intricacies of VAT law efficiently and effectively. Call us on 0333 3638 012, or fill out an online enquiry form to request a call back at your convenience.
How we can help you
Accountants have an obligation to help their clients to fulfil their VAT liabilities while ensuring that they maximise their VAT position and do not pay more than they need to. It is also essential that accountants help clients to avoid potentially costly HMRC penalties.
The VAT People provides a comprehensive range of support services tailored to the needs of accountants. Our services are designed to enhance best practices, identify client-specific needs, reduce VAT liabilities, and avoid HMRC penalties. Our commitment is to offer bespoke, pragmatic solutions that deliver measurable benefits, increase efficiency and maintain compliance.
Our VAT services for accountants
Our VAT specialists offer a range of services for the accountancy sector, including:
VAT Toolkit Plus
- A tool for practice-based accountants, VAT Toolkit Plus is designed to help you to critically review how a client deals with VAT. This handy tool can be produced as part of an audit, and assist with identifying any issues and opportunities that a client may have to ensure that action can be taken.
- While VAT declarations and audits are regularly carried out among businesses of all sizes, situations may sometimes need to be escalated, resulting in an investigation by HMRC. When this happens, our team of experts can talk you through the options that are available to you, and ensure you stay in compliance with the investigation to make the process as stress-free as possible.
- In cases where your client has been subject to an HMRC assessment, The VAT People can look comprehensively at the assessment to check that everything has been carried out in accordance with regulations. Where HMRC has failed to take all the facts into consideration, there are options available to you.
VAT Recovery/Partial Exemptions
- We can help you to ensure your clients are happy by offering support throughout the VAT recovery/partial exemptions process. This includes investigating and recovering incorrect VAT payments on your behalf, which gives you more time to focus on your dealings with clients.
- Our team of specialists can provide a full audit of your clients' VAT systems to ensure that the procedures in place are compliant with current VAT regulations. A VAT Health Check could bring direct benefits to your clients, by detailing all areas of overpayments, non-compliance and other issues.
- We offer a number of tailored courses to guide your clients through VAT regulations, ensuring they are compliant with HMRC rules and have the knowledge they require to carry out their operations correctly. We can also arrange training for you and your employees.
- Our VAT specialists can help you to manage the risk involved with clients’ VAT payments and planning processes to enhance the quality and breadth of your service, utilising our knowledge and expertise to ensure they only pay the minimum amount of VAT accountable to their business.
- We offer a comprehensive service for accountants to help with a broad spectrum of VAT-related issues. This includes supervising day-to-day activities, to ensure in-house accountants and those working independently remain up to date with the latest developments.
VAT training and advisory services for accountants
The VAT People offers a comprehensive VAT training and advisory service tailored for accountants. This service aims to enhance VAT understanding, ensure compliance, and improve operational efficiency within your business. The programme was designed based on years of industry experience and is delivered by VAT specialists.
Our expertise and services
Our team offers a broad range of VAT expertise, providing your accountants with the necessary skills and tools for efficient VAT management. Our service is designed to ensure compliance and enhance your internal VAT processes, which can deliver value and reduce risks within your business operations in the UK.
What sets us apart for VAT accountants’ advice and training
At The VAT People, we offer more than just VAT training; presenting holistic solutions that enhance your business' overall VAT management. Here is why we stand out:
1. Wide range of expertise: We bring a wealth of knowledge to your business, covering all aspects of VAT legislation.
2. Access to more skills and tools: Our training programmes equip your accountants with the skills and tools they need to handle VAT compliance and HMRC communications effectively.
3. Fewer overhead expenses: Our services help reduce the burden of managing VAT compliance in-house, freeing up resources to focus on your core business.
4. Peace of mind: By entrusting your VAT training and compliance to our experts, you can have peace of mind knowing that your VAT affairs are being handled accurately and professionally.
5. Non-predatory approach: We believe in collaboration, not competition. Our goal is to complement your services, not replace them. You can rest assured that we respect your relationship with your 'crown jewel' clients.
6. More value for money: With our cost-effective services, you receive high-quality training and consultancy at a price that delivers outstanding value.
7. Quality control: We maintain the highest standards in all our services, to give your accountants top-notch VAT training and advice.
8. Experienced consultancy advice: We handle even the most complicated VAT cases with ease and leverage our extensive experience to deliver expert consultancy.
9. In-house consultancy: Our services are seamlessly integrated with your business. We work closely with your accountants to align our training and advice with your business needs and practices.
With us, your accountants will gain invaluable knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively manage VAT compliance in your organisation. Reach out to us today to learn more about our VAT training and advisory services for accountants.
Contact Us
If you would like to benefit from our specialist VAT knowledge and extensive experience, potentially lowering your clients’ VAT payments in the process, call us on 0161 477 6600, or fill out an online enquiry form to request a call back.
To learn more about our team of specialists here at The VAT People, visit our team page.
FAQs about VAT training for accountants:
Why is specialised VAT training essential for accountants?
Bespoke VAT training equips accountants with detailed knowledge and skills across a wide range of different industries, where VAT considerations may vary, are essential for managing VAT compliance accurately, thereby reducing the risk of errors and penalties associated with incorrect VAT submissions.
What subjects does your VAT training for accountants cover?
The training spans a wide range of topics, including VAT principles, handling VAT on imports and exports, specific VAT regulations on goods and services, completing VAT returns correctly, and effective strategies for dealing with HMRC enquiries.
How is your VAT training delivered?
We offer flexible training delivery options, including face-to-face sessions, online seminars, and webinars, ensuring that there is an option that will best suit your requirements. Our training can be delivered on a one-to-one basis or to groups, depending on your organisation's preferences.
Is ongoing support available after training?
Yes. Our commitment to our clients extends beyond the training phase. We provide ongoing support to ensure your accountants continue to apply their VAT knowledge correctly and effectively in their daily roles.
How frequently should accountants undertake VAT training?
Considering the regular updates and changes in VAT legislation, we recommend routine VAT training to keep your accountants current. The exact frequency can be discussed based on your organisation's specific requirements and the complexity of your VAT responsibilities. By monitoring your accountants to ensure they are following the correct procedures, you can also identify when further training may be necessary.
How can our accountants apply the knowledge acquired from your VAT training?
The knowledge gained from our VAT training can be implemented in a variety of ways, such as in accurately preparing and submitting VAT returns, confidently liaising with HMRC, advising on the VAT implications of business decisions, and implementing effective VAT schemes within your organisation.
How does VAT registration affect an accountant's responsibilities?
Once a business is VAT registered, they are responsible for accurately calculating and recording VAT on sales and purchases, submitting VAT returns, and paying VAT to HMRC within the specified VAT accounting period, however in practice accountants will assist their clients in ensuring these obligations are met. Specialised training can aid taxpayers and accountants in the management of these additional responsibilities.
How can accountants leverage VAT schemes for the benefit of the businesses they represent?
Several VAT schemes may provide benefits to businesses, such as the VAT flat rate scheme, which simplifies VAT calculations. Training can help accountants understand how these schemes work and when they can be applied.