Tax Inspector

Typical Salary

£27,000 To £53,250

Typical Hours

38 to 40 a week

between 8am and 6pm

How To Become a Tax Inspector

You can get into this job through:

applying directly

College / University

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship are not listed for this job.

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

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

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

customer service skills
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
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties might include:

examining business accounts
visiting businesses to interview board directors, lawyers and accountants
investigating suspected fraud
offering specialist advice about tax
negotiating settlements
representing HMRC at appeals tribunals
considering and applying tax law to cases
leading a team of caseworkers and administrative staff
managing relationships between HMRC and customers

Working Environment

You could work at a client's business or in an office.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about working in taxation from Civil Service Careers.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need to:

meet the Civil Service nationality requirements