VAT affects cash flow, pricing and admin for thousands of businesses across Mid-Ulster. Whether you are newly above the registration threshold, operating on flat rate or dealing with complex partial exemption, Gortreagh Consulting helps you stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.
What we cover
VAT registration, scheme selection (standard, flat rate, cash accounting where appropriate), quarterly return preparation and submission via MTD-compatible software.
- We review invoices and expenses for correct VAT treatment, reconcile VAT control accounts and advise on common issues: motor expenses, subsistence, mixed use assets and reverse charge services.
How we work
Returns are prepared from your cloud accounting records, with a pre-submission summary showing net VAT due or reclaimable. You approve before filing.
- We align VAT periods with your bookkeeping rhythm so figures are not rebuilt from shoeboxes each quarter.
Sector-specific VAT issues
Construction and property-related supplies often involve reverse charge or CIS interactions. We review contracts and invoices so VAT treatment matches the work performed, protecting both cash flow and compliance.
- Hospitality and retail clients receive practical guidance on mixed supplies, deposits and refunds so tills and online systems align with returns.
MTD and VAT together
VAT returns must flow through MTD-compatible digital links. We validate your Xero setup, agent authorisations and submission history so quarterly filing is routine rather than a fire drill.
- If HMRC selects you for checking, we assemble the digital trail quickly from linked records.