Corporation Tax Specialist

Discover what it’s like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here. At HMRC, we want everyone to feel welcome and valued. We aim to be a place where everyone can do their best work, regardless of their background. We offer flexible work options to help you fit work into your life, and we're always looking for ways to make HMRC a great place to work. HMRC is one of the UK's biggest government departments. Almost everyone in the UK has some interaction with us. Each year, we collect over £800 billion from millions of people and businesses. This money helps pay for public services in the UK. Large Business (LB) is responsible for over 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. Our dedicated team of 2,500 specialists work alongside our Customer Compliance Managers who are responsible for managing the overall relationship with the customer and all aspects of the customer’s tax affairs. HMRC is seeking a qualified Tax Specialist to join our team and contribute to our mission of ensuring tax compliance whilst supporting businesses across the nation. In this role, you will apply your substantial knowledge of Tax compliance principles and regulations to address complex tax issues, providing expert guidance and ensuring adherence to legislative requirements. You will bring recent demonstrable experience working on intricate Tax matters, combined with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to convey technical information effectively to diverse audiences, building positive working relationships across teams and with stakeholders. A collaborative approach is essential, as is your commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry trends and best practices. The Tax Specialist will play a vital role within HMRC's tax compliance framework, applying expert knowledge of Tax principles and regulations to ensure businesses meet their tax obligations. This position requires a qualified tax professional with substantial experience in handling complex Tax issues, providing technical guidance and contributing to policy implementation. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across HMRC, engaging with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes that support our mission of collecting the right tax at the right time. The role offers opportunities to work on highly sophisticated and sensitive tax affairs across a range of dynamic customer sectors and to develop your expertise further through continuous professional development, staying informed of legislative changes and industry best practices. You will be part of a dynamic team that values analytical rigour, clear communication and collaborative working. Your contributions will directly support HMRC's commitment to fairness, transparency and excellent customer service, whilst making a meaningful difference to the nation's tax system. As a Tax Specialist your responsibilities will include: Lead and coordinate HMRC’s engagement with large and complex customer groups on Tax matters. Conduct robust, in-depth analysis of complex cases to identify risks and areas where businesses may not be meeting their compliance obligations. Develop, implement and clearly communicate effective compliance strategies that support customers in meeting regulatory requirements. Provide expert guidance to colleagues and stakeholders on Tax legislation, policy and compliance issues. Work collaboratively across HMRC and with wider cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent, joined-up approach to compliance. Maintain a strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory changes and emerging industry practices. Represent HMRC professionally in meetings with external stakeholders, including businesses, advisors and industry