ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Whether you are considering a career in VAT, are currently working in a VAT role (and wondering what is next) or if you just want to find out more about what these VAT folk do all day then you are in the right place.
Join me for chats with leading VAT practitioners, and those who work alongside them, as they reflect on their careers, the different routes it has taken them and hear their advice for anyone who is considering working in the wonderful world of VAT!
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 10 days
Average audio length:
32 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
11 episodes
since July 7, 2026
episodic
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In conversation with Iain
We talk about, among other things: the truth about the indirect tax qualification route, non-linear careers and VAT rockstars.
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In conversation with Alex and Thomas
We talk about market trends, in-house and technology product roles as well as why indirect tax people are the best!
Harvey John Website: https://www.harveyjohn.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmann1/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-fisher-b59048230/
In conversation with Bryn
We talk about the path to becoming partner, exams and a wide variety of indirect taxes (it's not just about VAT!)
In conversation with Ruth
We discuss working at, and later with, HMRC as well as the benefits of working across many indirect taxes and, in particular, the impact of these on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Ruth's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-c-4091b3a/
Hillier Hopkins LLP: h…
In conversation with Jane
During this chat we talk about unconventional routes into VAT, starting and scaling a business as well as talking gravestones....
Jane's website: https://deeksvat.co.uk/team/jane-deeks/
Jane's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-deeks-llb-hons-cta-389aa820/
In conversation with Mark
It's all about the 'F' word.
A Special Exam Focussed Episode
Failure of professional exams is surprisingly common so how can we make sure that an exam failure is a 'blip' within our professional journey rather than something which defines it? This…
In conversation with Greg McNally, managing partner of VITA.
We talk about finding a career path that complements your strengths and interests as well as what it is really like to set up your own firm from scratch!
In conversation with Lucibeth Hammond, co-founder of Ilumis.
We talk about when challenge can be a great thing for your career, what exactly tax technology work involves and the loveliness of the VAT community!
During my chat with Hilary we discuss finding her love of VAT, the role of the VAT Practitioners Group (VPG) and how communication is vital when working in the world of VAT.
In conversation with Ed Saltmarsh
In this chat we talk about interesting client problems, meeting celebrities and tax policy.
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