The Diploma in VAT is your straight-talking guide through one of business’s most persistent puzzles: Value Added Tax. From what it is to how it’s calculated, reported, and occasionally penalised, this course is structured for clarity and relevance.
Covering registration, tax rates, invoicing, the Sale of Goods Act, and Making Tax Digital, this is an ideal choice for professionals responsible for financial records—or anyone tired of treating VAT as alphabet soup.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn the principles and terminology used in VAT application.
- Understand VAT registration rules and taxable status.
- Study invoicing obligations and record-keeping methods.
- Explore applicable tax rates and reporting schedules.
- Review VAT return preparation and submission expectations.
- Learn about digital systems and VAT modernisation.
Who is this Course For:
- Business owners managing tax submissions and invoicing.
- Bookkeepers preparing client VAT returns and summaries.
- Accountancy trainees needing VAT fundamentals.
- Retail professionals working with VAT-rated goods.
- Admins involved in tax-related record management.
- Finance assistants supporting tax form preparation.
- Payroll officers touching indirect tax responsibilities.
- Entrepreneurs learning how VAT affects service costs.
Career Path:
- VAT Administrator – £28,000 average salary
- Accounts Assistant – £26,000 average salary
- Finance Officer – £30,000 average salary
- Bookkeeper (VAT Focused) – £27,000 average salary
- Tax Compliance Assistant – £31,000 average salary
- Audit Support Analyst – £32,000 average salary
