BLT is a leading niche, specialist recruitment company. We are widely recognised for our work in Indirect Tax and Management Consultancy. Established in 1987, BLT’s ambition was to become the leading recruitment consultancy in our chosen areas of specialisation. We believe this philosophy is as relevant today as it was back then; to offer inch-wide, mile-deep knowledge of our chosen areas of expertise as a way to distinguish the calibre of our recruitment offering above and beyond our competitors.

1. BLT’s Indirect Tax Team

2. BLT is a leading niche, specialist recruitment
company.
We are widely recognised for our work in
Indirect Tax and Management Consultancy.
Established in 1987, BLT’s ambition was to become the
leading recruitment consultancy in our chosen areas of
specialisation.
We believe this philosophy is as relevant today as it was
back then; to offer inch-wide, mile-deep knowledge of our
chosen areas of expertise as a way to distinguish the calibre
of our recruitment offering above and beyond our
competitors.

3. The Secret Of Our Success?
Unrivalled depth of sector experience.
27 years of relationships, expertise and outstanding candidates.
An agile and imaginative approach often missing from larger
organisations.
Regular insightful salary surveys, market reports and intelligence.
We never headhunt from our clients. CVs are never sent out without a
candidate’s express permission.
Our consultants have been with BLT an average of 10.8 years
– a rare commodity in the recruitment world!
The right candidate for the right job. Simple as that.
Tailor-made solutions for every job search or candidate hunt.
Taking the time to meet you and learn what will work for you.
We’re in it for the long run – not a quick buck - ultimately it’s your
decision.
Our enjoyment of what we do is palpable, and distinguishes us the
most in our relationships with our clients and candidates.
We are constantly looking for new ways to engage with both clients
and candidates. Both by the more tried and tested routes (nothing
beats a phone call after all) and through our social media channels.

4. BLT’s Indirect Tax Team is widely
acknowledged as the market leader in this
niche field.
The first recruitment company to identify Indirect Tax as
a niche discipline in its own right
Since 1987 our team has been unique in its exclusive
concentration on all matters related to Indirect Tax.
We have an unrivalled network of contacts as most
decision makers in the industry have usually been
involved with BLT for many years.
Many Indirect Tax Partners in consultancy firms and
Heads of Indirect Tax in industry started their careers as
a BLT placement.
Together, Liz Watt, Guy Barrand and Emma Wade have a
combined total of over 55 years’ experience recruiting
Indirect Tax specialists.

5. Liz Watt Guy Barrand Emma Wade
Liz has been here right
from the early days of
BLT, all the way back in
1988! Liz has specialized
in recruiting Indirect Tax
professionals for more
years than she cares to
remember. These days,
on top of her recruitment
activities, she is Managing
Director of the company,
having joined the main
Board in 1996. Liz’s
particular interest is in
contributing to the
continued growth and
profile of the Indirect Tax
discipline.
Guy joined the indirect tax
team in 1998 after leaving
Jesus College, Cambridge
with a first class degree in
Classics. Guy recruits VAT
and Customs specialists at
all levels of experience for
multinationals and
financial services
institutions as well as
Big 4, mid-tier and
independent consultancy
practices. In addition to
his UK portfolio, Guy has
focused on developing
BLT’s presence on the
global stage. Guy is an
Associate Director of BLT.
After graduating from
Leeds University with a
first in Maths, Emma
trained in Indirect Tax at
Andersen and KPMG in
Leeds where she gained
her ACA. She then moved
to London and to the
world of recruitment at
BLT in 1998. Emma works
with a broad spectrum of
commercial and
consultancy businesses. As
well as her VAT
responsibilities, Emma
also takes a lead on the
continued growth of BLT’s
Customs and International
Trade offering. Emma is an
Associate Director of BLT.

6. Tom Slater
Tom joined BLT in 2013
after graduating from
Keele University with a 2:1
in English and History.
Tom is an Executive
Consultant on the Indirect
Tax team, and is
particularly focused on
developing his network
with Indirect Tax
professionals at an early
stage of their career. Tom
also works with the rest of
the team on client
assignments at all grades.
Becky Smith
Becky is the Team Co-
ordinator for the Indirect
Tax and Company
Secretarial Teams. She
joined BLT in December
2007 from London
Underground, where she
was working as an
Administrator. She has A
Levels in Dance, Media
and Photography. On top
of her myriad other
responsibilities (too
numerous to mention!)
Becky looks after BLT’s
website, social media and
newsletters, as well as
organising BLT’s regular
events and seminars.
‘
The business
relationship I
have with BLT is
one that I value
greatly.
Dan Barlow,
Indirect Tax Partner,
Deloitte

7. ‘
Chris Needham
Global VAT/GST Director, GE
“We have been building our global
VAT team over the last 17 years –
and BLT has been with us on every
step of that journey.
Liz, Guy and Emma have
invested the time to
understand just what type
of candidate will be
successful in our
organisation.
They are very professional and
dedicated – but more important,
from my perspective, they are great
fun to work with! As a team Liz, Guy
and Emma bring tremendous value
to our organisation.’’
‘Dan Barlow, Indirect Tax Partner,
Deloitte
I regard BLT as a business
partner, as opposed to a
supplier.
They are straight and honest with us
about the candidates that they
present and also about their
observations on our business. The
business relationship I have with BLT
is one that I value greatly.’’
‘
Nick Burgin, Global Head of Indirect
Taxes, BP
“BLT has proven to be a valuable
partner in our search of talent over
many years.
They understand our
requirements at all staff
levels and provide a pool of
excellent candidates.
Most importantly, their counsel is
fast yet candid and proven to be
accurate – and is therefore much
appreciated.’’
‘
Fiona Heron, Volkswagen Financial
Services (UK) Limited
“I have known BLT both as
an employer and a candidate since
1989. BLT were involved in placing
me in both roles I have held since
leaving HMRC 23 years ago and
both experiences were tailored to my
requirements as a candidate.
The unique aspect to BLT’s
work is that they know their
market better than anyone
else.
In summary, if you are involved in
either side of Indirect Tax
recruitment, it is only with BLT at the
centre of your recruitment needs,
that you can be certain of getting
the best result.”

8. BLT’s Indirect Tax Team
0207 405 3404
vat@blt.co.uk
blt.co.uk