VAT Chat with Nikki Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:00:01 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618115 en-us © 2026 VAT Chat with Nikki yes 0dfc4b43-b9fe-548a-86e7-b32b3e67cb7b nikkirichmondcoaching@gmail.com nikkirichmondcoaching@gmail.com Nikki Richmond episodic false 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! 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Nikki Richmond nikkirichmondcoaching@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9j7q7z5i58mpolffx5n7kbu9dgwu?.jpg VAT Chat with Nikki https://www.buzzsprout.com/2618115 Iain Harris, Anderson & Edwards Ltd Iain Harris, Anderson & Edwards Ltd In conversation with Iain

We talk about, among other things: the truth about the indirect tax qualification route, non-linear careers and VAT rockstars. 

There is mention of TOMS and TOGC within - VERY high level definitions below! TOMS - Tour Operator Margin Scheme requires, when conditions are met, for VAT to be calculated only on the margin where travel supplies are bought and resold. TOGC - Transfer of a Going Concern  treats the sale of trade and assets of a business as neither a supply of goods nor services for VAT purposes where conditions are met.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

ae-ca.co.uk (Homepage for Anderson & Edwards)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-harris-aeca/ (Iain's LinkedIn profile)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-edwards-aeca/ (James Edwards' LinkedIn profile)

]]> In conversation with Iain

We talk about, among other things: the truth about the indirect tax qualification route, non-linear careers and VAT rockstars. 

There is mention of TOMS and TOGC within - VERY high level definitions below! TOMS - Tour Operator Margin Scheme requires, when conditions are met, for VAT to be calculated only on the margin where travel supplies are bought and resold. TOGC - Transfer of a Going Concern  treats the sale of trade and assets of a business as neither a supply of goods nor services for VAT purposes where conditions are met.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

ae-ca.co.uk (Homepage for Anderson & Edwards)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-harris-aeca/ (Iain's LinkedIn profile)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-edwards-aeca/ (James Edwards' LinkedIn profile)

]]> Nikki Richmond Buzzsprout-19845148 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100 2242 1 11 full false Alex Mann & Thomas Fisher, Harvey John Alex Mann & Thomas Fisher, Harvey John 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 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/

]]> Nikki Richmond Buzzsprout-19642353 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100 2354 1 10 full false Bryn Reynolds: Partner at Pinsent Masons Bryn Reynolds: Partner at Pinsent Masons  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 Bryn 

We talk about the path to becoming partner, exams and a wide variety of indirect taxes (it's not just about VAT!) 

]]> Nikki Richmond Buzzsprout-19542827 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100 2101 1 9 full false Ruth Corkin, Principal of indirect Taxes at Hillier Hopkins LLP Ruth Corkin, Principal of indirect Taxes at Hillier Hopkins LLP 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: https://hillierhopkins.co.uk/

]]> 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: https://hillierhopkins.co.uk/

]]> Nikki Richmond Buzzsprout-19488267 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100 1939 full false Jane Deeks, Managing Director of Deeks VAT Consultancy Jane Deeks, Managing Director of Deeks VAT Consultancy 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 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/

]]> Nikki Richmond Buzzsprout-19488254 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100 1812 1 7 full false Mark Roberts: Author of 'Fail Better', Director of Research, English teacher Mark Roberts: Author of 'Fail Better', Director of Research, English teacher 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 chat is for students who are currently studying as well as their colleagues. Mark gives us plenty of practical advice: how to curb procrastination, effective study techniques, how we can move forward from failure and navigating imposter syndrome. I'd love to know what you think of this special episode, drop me a comment if you'd like to see more.

Link to Mark's book: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003643296/fail-better-teachers-help-students-overcome-failure-perfectionism-procrastination-imposter-syndrome-test-anxiety-mark-roberts

]]> 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 chat is for students who are currently studying as well as their colleagues. Mark gives us plenty of practical advice: how to curb procrastination, effective study techniques, how we can move forward from failure and navigating imposter syndrome. I'd love to know what you think of this special episode, drop me a comment if you'd like to see more.

Link to Mark's book: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003643296/fail-better-teachers-help-students-overcome-failure-perfectionism-procrastination-imposter-syndrome-test-anxiety-mark-roberts

]]> Nikki Richmond Buzzsprout-19488221 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100 2272 1 6 full false Ed Saltmarsh, VAT & Customs Technical Manager ICAEW Ed Saltmarsh, VAT & Customs Technical Manager ICAEW In conversation with Ed Saltmarsh

In this chat we talk about interesting client problems, meeting celebrities and tax policy. 

]]> In conversation with Ed Saltmarsh

In this chat we talk about interesting client problems, meeting celebrities and tax policy. 

]]> Nikki Richmond Buzzsprout-19457418 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100 1749 1 5 full false Hilary Bevan, Director of Bevan VAT Consultancy Hilary Bevan, Director of Bevan VAT Consultancy 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Nikki Richmond Buzzsprout-19457414 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100 1502 1 4 full false Lucibeth Hammond, Co-Founder of Ilumis Lucibeth Hammond, Co-Founder of Ilumis 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Nikki Richmond Buzzsprout-19457412 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100 1860 1 3 full false Greg McNally, Managing partner at VITA Greg McNally, Managing partner at VITA 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 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!

]]> Nikki Richmond Buzzsprout-19457395 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100 1711 1 2 full false Henritta Amponsah, Global Indirect Tax Lead at Colt Technologies Henritta Amponsah, Global Indirect Tax Lead at Colt Technologies We talk about routes into VAT, why it's an exciting area to work in, what it means to be a business partner when working in-house as well as the obligatory question about whether AI is about to replace VAT advisers....

]]> We talk about routes into VAT, why it's an exciting area to work in, what it means to be a business partner when working in-house as well as the obligatory question about whether AI is about to replace VAT advisers....

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