Direct Tax Specialist

Direct Tax Specialist – HM Revenue & Customs

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This range is provided by HM Revenue & Customs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Candidate information session for this vacancy will be held on Wednesday 14th January m. Register here.

• Conduct investigations into taxpayers’ records, analysing evidence of non‑compliance.
• Identify and address risk across multiple heads of duty, providing expert advice to colleagues.
• Resolve technical queries and act as an escalation point for junior compliance caseworkers.
• Meet with taxpayers face‑to‑face at HMRC offices or at their premises, where required.
• Work collaboratively with technical teams across HMRC, ensuring all risks in a case are thoroughly tested.
• Provide mitigation actions and robust recommendations based on data analysis.

• Substantial and demonstrable knowledge of Direct Tax compliance principles and regulations.
• Recent demonstrable compliance experience working on complex Direct Tax issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex Direct Tax issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build positive working relationships.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up‑to‑date with industry trends and best practices.
• You must hold one or more of the following qualifications:

• Chartered Tax Adviser – CIOT
• Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) membership qualification including:
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (ICAEW)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland (ICAI)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Post Graduate full legal qualification – in taxation matters
• Previous or existing HMRC employees: TSP or predecessor qualification (TPDP, IDP, ITS2, CPT FT2) – eligible only if completed the appropriate course to achieve G7 level in a tax professional role.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Government Administration and Government Relations Services

At HMRC, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, as we believe that a diverse workforce is key to delivering exceptional service to the public.