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Tax inspector
Senior tax professional
Tax inspectors make sure the correct amount of tax is paid and investigate cases of fraud.
Average salary (a year)
£30000
Starter
£57000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
38.0 to 40.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
between 8am and 6pm
How to become
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You can get into this job through:applying directly
Direct Application
You'll need to apply for a place on HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Tax Specialist Programme and have one of the following:a degree in any subject, minimum second class, an equivalent award like a professional accountancy qualification
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Further Information
You can find out more about working in taxation from Civil Service Careers.
What it takes
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Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Knowledge of economics and accounting
    Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    Maths knowledge
    The ability to work on your own
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    Analytical thinking skills
    Legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
    Customer service skills
Digital Skills Level
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Related Restrictions
meet the Civil Service nationality requirements
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
In your day-to-day duties you could
examine business accounts, visit businesses to interview board directors, lawyers and accountants, investigate suspected fraud, offer specialist advice about tax, negotiate settlements, represent HMRC at appeals tribunals, consider and apply tax law to cases, lead a team of caseworkers and administrative staff, manage relationships between HMRC and customers
Working environment
You could work at a client's business or in an office.
Career Path & Progression
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With experience, you could move through HMRC's promotion structure to more senior or specialist posts.
You could go into the private sector as a tax adviser, or become a self-employed tax consultant.
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