Tax adviser
Tax advisers help clients plan their finances to make sure they're paying the right amount of tax.
Typical Salary
£25,000 – £55,000
per year
Working Hours
38–42
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As a tax adviser, you coulddiscuss a clients financial situation with them; gather information to calculate taxes, using software; complete and file tax returns by deadlines; make sure work meets professional standards and legal requirements; explain tax law to clients and find ways to reduce their liability; produce financial reports or presentations for clients; negotiate with HMRC on your client's behalf
Skills needed
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- maths knowledge
- customer service skills
- ambition and a desire to succeed
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- excellent verbal communication skills
- analytical thinking skills
- knowledge of economics and accounting
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
Career progression
With experience, you could:
- specialise in certain types of work, such as VAT, inheritance or corporation tax
- move between the public and private sector to more senior roles
- set up your own company to provide tax consultancy services to businesses or individuals