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Why consider a career in tax?
Ever thought about who funds hospitals, schools and parks? Who pays for fire fighters and police officers? And who pays refuse collectors to keep our streets clean?
It’s all thanks to taxes! Each year HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collects over £800 billion in taxes, to keep vital services running. With taxes here to stay, tax professionals are in high demand – playing a crucial role in ensuring individuals and businesses comply with tax laws and pay the right amount of tax.
Benefits of a career in tax include:
- An attractive annual salary in the region of £40,000+
- An exciting and fulfilling career
- Creativity and challenge
- Job security
- Professional growth
- Variety and reward
- Global career opportunities
Skills you’ll need to succeed include:
- Problem solving abilities
- Creative thinking
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- IT and numerical skills
- Adaptability
- Enthusiasm for lifelong learning
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