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Taxation experts
Average National Salaries (2022)
Age 20
£20,280
Age 35
£39,520
Age 50
£45,240
Average salary in the East Midlands: £37,440
What does this career do?
Taxation experts advise on tax matters and assess tax liabilities.
Typical tasks
- examines accounts of industrial, commercial and other establishments to determine their tax liability and adjusts claims where necessary
considers particular problems concerning all forms of personal and company taxation
stays abreast of all changes in tax law and precedent
discusses disputed cases with accountants and other specialists
represents Government, client or employer in contested claims before tax officials or an independent tribunal
Current entry requirements
Entry is possible with GCSEs/S grades or a BTEC/ SQA award, although many entrants possess a degree or equivalent qualification. A professional qualification is required in either accountancy or taxation. Training is undertaken on-the-job and usually takes approximately four years to complete.
Percentage in work
Predicted employment status in 2022
Part-time
Full-time
Self Employed
Predicted employment levels in the East Midlands
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About the statistics
Data is powered by LMI for All and is sourced from labour market statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the Institute for Employment Research, the Department for Works and Pensions, and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.