Direct Tax Specialist

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Pay will be based on your skills and experience and will be discussed with the recruiter.

• Work on highly sophisticated and sensitive tax affairs across a range of dynamic customer sectors.
• Conduct investigations into taxpayers’ records, analysing evidence of non‑compliance and addressing findings with taxpayers in line with tax legislation.
• Educate taxpayers where applicable and act as an escalation point to resolve technical queries from junior caseworkers.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and other teams to ensure thorough risk testing in complex cases, particularly within National & Technical Compliance (N&TC) and Campaigns & Projects (C&P).
• Support the fast‑moving, dynamic compliance work environment, adapting to business priorities and providing technical guidance.
• Analyze data sources to create robust recommendations for mitigating risks and building individual capability.

• Substantial and demonstrable knowledge of Direct Tax compliance principles and regulations.
• Recent demonstrable compliance experience working on the most 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, effectively 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 keeping up to date with industry trends and best practices.

• Chartered Tax Adviser – CIOT
• A 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
  • For previous or existing HMRC employees: TSP or predecessor qualification (TPDP, IDP, ITS2, CPT FT2) – eligibility only if completed the appropriate course to reach G7 level or above in a tax professional role.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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.