VICKI WESTON has been appointed as indirect tax consultant at the Newcastle office of professional services company Deloitte.

She previously worked for HM Revenue and Customs as a VAT advisor, after graduating from Northumbria University with a BA in management of human resource. Along with 13 others, she will take part in Deloitte's graduate training scheme.

There will be a one-week induction event in London, as well as a further three, week-long training courses throughout the year.