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Our people are our strength. Our six VAT and Customs consultants have all worked for many years within HM Revenue and Customs. Coupled with service within major accountancy firms and VAT consultancies we have vast experience in all aspects of our work.

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Alan Ross-Sercombe VAT Consultant (Director)
Alan has worked in VAT since 1975, initially with HM Customs & Excise (as was) and later with for two of the “Big Four” firms of accountants before becoming a founder member of an independent tax consultancy in 1992. In 2005 he formed OMNIS with Nigel Gibbon. Since leaving HMC&E he has assisted clients across the entire business spectrum and, in particular, has advised over 200 institutions in the charity/not-for-profit sector.
Email - alanrs@omnis-vat.com

Nigel Gibbon Director
Nigel leads the VAT and Customs Duty litigation team. He is a highly experienced lawyer who has specialised in VAT and other indirect taxes for over 20 years. He was formerly Head of VAT and Duty Appeals in HMC&E’s Solicitor’s Office in Manchester. Since leaving HMRC in 1996 he has represented a wide range of businesses, from major plcs to sole traders, in appeals to the VAT & Duties Tribunal and has dealt with a huge variety of VAT and Indirect Tax cases.
Email - nigel@omnis-vat.com

Veronica Bennett Consultant - Customs Duty
Veronica is one of the few independent Customs Consultants in the UK. She has knowledge and experience of Customs Duty, Excise Duties, AEO, Warehousing, CFSP and valuation. Veronica's career has seen her managing the imports, exports and Customs affairs of large well known commercial businesses and consultancy for 'Big 4' firms. Returning to the UK after a secondment in South Africa during 2010, she makes a welcome addition to the OMNIS team.
Email - veronica@omnis-vat.com

Nick Hunt VAT Consultant VAT
Nick was for 3 years a VAT officer in HM Revenue and Customs before leaving to join the private sector as a VAT Consultant with Grant Thornton. He joined Alan at The TACS Partnership in 2004 and joined Omnis at its start in 2005. He has particular experience of VAT issues in the not-for profit, land & property sectors and in partial exemption.
Email - nick@omnis-vat.com

Natasha Forsyth VAT Consultant
Natasha was with HM Revenue and Customs for several years, where she was a member of the National Advice Service with responsibility for giving telephone advice to VAT registered businesses. She joined Omnis in 2006. Her knowledge of VAT enables her to assist clients over a broad range of issues.
Email - natasha@omnis-vat.com

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