Potential earnings
£60,441.34
Taxation experts advise on tax matters and assess tax liabilities.
Main tasks
- Represents Government, client or employer in contested claims before tax officials or an independent tribunal.
- Discusses disputed cases with accountants and other specialists.
- Stays abreast of all changes in tax law and precedent.
- Considers particular problems concerning all forms of personal and company taxation.
- Examines accounts of industrial, commercial and other establishments to determine their tax liability and adjusts claims where necessary.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£33,231.93
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Skills & knowledge
The top 5 most important skills and knowledge requirements relevant to this career.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 0% |
| Level 1 | 3% |
| Level 2 | 7% |
| Level 3 | 17% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 4% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 58% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 11% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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