Compliance Caseworkers, Campaigns & Projects, HMRC, Newcastle, £24, 818 to £27, 578 (full or part time)

Summary
Before applying please consider the following:

• New entrants will join on the pay band minimum (£24,818)
• 5 days over 7 working pattern
• Commitment to work a variety of start and finish times, including some weekend and late working on a rotation basis
• Entitlement to unsocial hours pay may be allowable if the working hours are considered unsocial by HMRC
• Requirement to work towards a Public Sector Compliance Officer apprenticeship (if eligible)

At HMRC we're committed to getting tax right, for everyone.

We’re all doing our bit to make a difference, whether that’s helping customers pay their tax and claim financial support or making it hard for the dishonest minority to cheat the system.

We couldn’t do all this without our dedicated and very important workforce. We’re one of the largest organisations in the UK, and we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive working culture.

Job description
Do you have an analytical mind and an interest in tackling tax evasion?

If this sounds like you, then you could be a great Compliance Caseworker here at HMRC. This will be a desk-based Compliance Caseworker job in the Campaigns and Projects (C&P) team. There are 2500 people currently in C&P, and this figure is growing fast.

What will I be doing?

As an Officer (O) Compliance Caseworker, you will be on HMRC’s front line, delivering a high volume of cases under a variety of different targeted compliance projects. Over time, you will build on your skills and knowledge across a wide range of taxes and risks.

You will be dealing with non-compliance through direct customer contact using letters, email, web chat and phone calls. Tasks include challenging customers in telephone interviews, identifying compliance risks and interacting with any intervention activity required.

Full support and training will be provided to help you handle difficult situations with confidence. If you are eligible, you will also work towards a Public Sector Compliance Officer apprenticeship.

Working Patterns

Our offices are open 7 days a week and you will be employed on a 5 over 7 contract. This means you will be expected to work 5 days out of 7 days covering various working patterns, usually 37 hours per week. This includes some weekends and evenings (up to 8pm). Entitlement to unsocial hours pay may be allowable if the working hours are considered unsocial by HMRC. More details can be found in the candidate pack.

Part-time working opportunities (minimum 22 hours per week covering various patterns during our opening times) can be considered but business need will dictate whether your request can be accommodated.

Part time hours: The pay and annual leave for the vacancy will be pro-rata for successful part-time positions.

Responsibilities

You don’t need any existing knowledge or experience of tax in order to apply, but you’ll have an interest in tackling tax evasion and helping our customers to get it right first time.

We are looking for the following qualities:

• Strong communication skills – written and verbal, enabling you to effectively document and communicate the outcome of your investigations.
• Analytically minded - you will enjoy critical thinking, data and information analysis, research, communication and problem solving.
• Attention to detail - the ability to review information, figures and tax calculations thoroughly and accurately to identify compliance risks.
• Resilient - flexible and able to move to new projects and priorities at short notice.
• Focused - able to follow processes and guidance ensuring quality standards are adhered to.
• Eager to learn - capable of developing the required level of tax technical skills to enable you to become a tax professional.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together

Benefits

As well as competitive salaries and a generous annual leave entitlement, we offer a substantial package of benefits including:

• Excellent training and career progression
• Competitive pensions
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here .