Fiona Scullion’s career in VAT & Indirect Taxes started at HMRC in 2004, before moving to Grant Thornton’s graduate program. She qualified as an Associate of the Institute of Indirect Taxation in 2006, later gaining Chartered Tax Advisor status. During her time at Grant Thornton, she progressed to senior manager level, and gained experience working for a wide range of sectors.
Fiona then moved to head up the VAT team at Clydesdale & Yorkshire Banking Group, supporting the group through the demerger from National Australia Bank. Later she moved back into consultancy and then started her own business. She supports businesses, charities and other professional advisors with VAT advice and compliance services.
Fiona has wide experience on many VAT topics, as well as supply chain & customs matters. She has provided her clients with written opinions on complex VAT matters, and has worked with HMRC to obtain rulings, and to close investigations, reviews, and claims. Fiona has acted as an expert witness, reviewing cases and supporting information in order to give her opinion on VAT questions.