Tax inspector
Investigate cases to make sure the correct amount of tax is being paid and that fraud has not taken place.
About the job
What it's like
Investigate cases to make sure the correct amount of tax is being paid and that fraud has not taken place.
Hours
In a full-time job you would work 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with possible overtime when tax deadlines are approaching. Part-time work is usually available.
Environment
You would be office-based but would spend some time travelling to visit businesses and attend meetings. Formal business dress is expected.
Travel
You would sometimes have to travel to meetings.
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- making decisions
- attention to detail
- researching
- working with numbers
- problem solving
- written communication
- verbal communication
- cooperating
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Accounting
Business
Economics
Skills for Work: Financial Services
You would need an honours degree (SCQF level 10) at 2:2 or above or you can progress from junior executive post within Revenue and Customs.
Entry is very competitive and is through the HMRC Tax Specialist Programme.
Though you can apply with any degree, qualifications in finance, business and legal subjects may be particularly useful.
Qualifications that show communication, problem solving and negotiation skills.
To enter this job you must complete a three-stage selection process.
Stage one is an online application form followed by online tests. If successful, you will complete a personality questionnaire
Stage two is an online analytical skills test
For stage three you will attend an assessment centre for one day
Training for the Tax Specialist Programme takes up to four years.
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