What Does A VAT Specialist Accountant Do A Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a tax levied by the government on the value added to goods and services. Taxable items include, but are not limited to, the sale of goods, provision of services, imports, and the exchange of certain assets. A VAT specialist accountant is responsible for handling all aspects of a company's VAT compliance. This includes preparing and submitting returns, registering for VAT, and making payments. They also advise businesses on how to claim back input tax and manage VAT Assessments and Appeals.