Indirect Tax Specialist

Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what its really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Are you a tax professional with experience in a senior tax role? Are you maximising your expertise? HMRC's Customer Compliance Group (CCG) have some exciting opportunities to work on a variety of tax disciplines for skilled Tax Specialists. CCG plays a crucial role in meeting HMRC's strategic objectives. Comprising 27,000 dedicated members, we are one of the largest areas within HMRC. Our primary goal is to simplify tax payments for both individuals and organisations, while diligently addressing and preventing fraud and evasion.? We have multiple positions available across Indirect tax disciplines and we also want to talk to you if you are passionate about tackling non-compliance and undertaking investigatory roles. We aim to provide a platform for you to benefit from a clear career pathway, build on your existing skills whilst satisfying purpose and wellbeing. We truly believe we can provide you with a workplace that gives you a real sense of belonging. Job description Join HMRC as an Indirect Tax Specialist and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of the UK's tax system. In this challenging yet rewarding role, you will leverage your substantial knowledge of VAT compliance to provide expert guidance and support to our team. 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. As an Indirect Tax Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth analyses of complex VAT cases, identifying potential risks, and developing robust compliance strategies. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring businesses adhere to VAT regulations, ultimately contributing to a fair and efficient tax system. To be successful in this role, you must possess substantial and demonstrable knowledge of VAT compliance, coupled with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Applications are welcome from candidates with knowledge that spans different types of taxes and/or customer sectors and with large values of tax at risk. You will be expected to identify and address risk across multiple heads of duty in some of our investigatory roles. If you are a driven professional with a proven track record in VAT compliance, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the UK's tax landscape. Apply now and be part of an organisation that values integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to public service. For more information on what you can expect within a career as a Tax Specialist, take a look at our careers site to hear from experienced Tax Specialists. HMRC Tax Specialists , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) We are holding 3 candidate information sessions for these roles. They will all focus on different areas of these roles, so you are welcome to register for more than 1 session. They will be held on: Friday 25th October at 1pm, Thursday 31st October at 11.30am and Friday 1st November at 11.30am. To register for an event, please follow this link: https://forms.office.com/e/Tm1meqt3zG Responsibilities - Conduct in-depth analyses of complex VAT cases, identifying potential risks and areas of non-compliance. - Develop and implement effective compliance strategies to ensure customers adhere to VAT regulations. Lead on the communication and delivery of these compliance strategies across internal and external stakeholder groups. - Investigate multiple business and individual networks, designed to hide fraud, tackling fraudulent behaviour and/or poor compliance. - Provide expert guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders on VAT compliance matters. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to VAT compliance. - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of VAT legislation, regulations, and industry best practices. - Represent HMRC in meetings and discussions with external stakeholders, including businesses and professional bodies. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of VAT compliance processes and procedures. Who are we? Our role is vital, to bring in the money to pay for the countrys public services and give financial support to people. Our vision is simple, to be a trusted, modern tax and customs department. An organisation that makes it easy for our customers to get tax right, and hard for anyone to bend or break the rules. Person specification Essential Criteria It is essential that you are a qualified Tax Professional. You MUST hold one or more of the following: Chartered Tax Adviser CIOT AIIT (including Paper 4*) 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) - (note - existing HMRC employees would only be eligible if they have completed the appropriate course to get them to G7 level (or above) in a tax professional role.) In addition to the above you must have: Substantial and demonstrable knowledge of VAT compliance principles and regulations. - Recent demonstrable compliance experience working on the most complex VAT issues. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex VAT issues. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey 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. Successful candidates could be posted to any business directorate within CCG. Please note that for roles based in Carne House, Belfast and the Scottish Crime Campus in Gartcosh (Glasgow) you must successfully obtain SC clearance before taking up appointment. This may also be a requirement for other locations but not all. Successful candidates will be contacted at the point of offer to discuss. Desirable Criteria - Knowledge of other tax regimes and their interactions with VAT. - Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques. - Experience in training or mentoring colleagues on VAT compliance matters. TPBN1_UKTJ