Tax Adviser
Tax advisers help clients plan their finances to make sure they're paying the right amount of tax. On a day to day basis they may meet clients to discuss their financial situation, gather information to calculate the amount of tax due, check and complete tax returns, audit clients' tax records, explain tax law to clients and find ways to reduce their liability, produce reports or presentations for clients, negotiate with HMRC on your client's behalf, keep up to date with regulations and much more.
HOW TO BECOME A TAX ADVISER
The main routes to get into this role are:
A university course- there are various different degrees you could undertake for this role.
An apprenticeship- you could do an apprenticeship for this role.
Working towards this role- you could get an entry level job and work your way up.
Applying directly- if you already have the key skills and experiences for this role then you could make a direct application.
Specialist courses run by professional bodies- you can complete a professional qualification through the Association of Taxation Technicians or the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
University options
You could take a degree and then further professional training through a graduate scheme, to qualify.
Most graduate employers will be looking for a minimum of an upper second class degree. Some may also require specific UCAS points, gained through GCSE and A level or equivalent qualifications. This is to show how consistent your academic achievement has been.
Your degree can be in any subject. Though not essential, the following subjects can be useful:
Accountancy
Accounting and finance
Business and management
Law
Maths
During your studies look out for:
Insight days
Vacation schemes
Internships
Year placement opportunities
Your university careers service can help you to find work experience opportunities with business and finance companies, which will give you an advantage when you apply to graduate schemes.
APPRENTICESHIP OPTIONS
The following higher apprenticeships are relevant to this role:
Professional accountancy or taxation technician
Accountancy or taxation professional
This is dependent on the company and will usually need you to complete and pass an interview process.
Apprenticeship Finders
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Interview Help
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/tax-accounting-interview-questions-and-answers