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3120 - Tax Specialist
| Posting date: | 17 February 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,463 to £52,040 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The national salary range is £41,463 - £45,276, London salary range is £47,657 - £52,040. Your salary will be dependent on your base location |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3120 |
Summary
Job Title/ Position SEO Tax Specialist
Band/Grade SEO
Number of Vacancies 1
Business Group MoJ Tax Centre of Excellence
Directorate Financial Management Control, Risk and Governance
Location National
Hours 37
Working Pattern Permanent
Role Type/ Team MoJ Tax Team / Tax Centre of Excellence
Overview
This role is for a Tax Specialist in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Tax Team which is part of the cross-government Tax Centre of Excellence (Tax CoE). The MoJ is a major government department, at the heart of the justice system. We work to protect and advance the principles of justice. Our vision is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in society.
Working in the Tax Centre of Excellence (Tax CoE) offers a unique opportunity to shape, influence and deliver the direction of tax services at the heart of government. It is also an exciting and welcoming place to work and you will be supported to reach your full potential and get the most out of a rewarding career in Finance.
The Tax CoE was the first cross government centre of excellence to be established and is a central resource for tax advice and services available to the public sector. The Tax CoE is comprised of teams from the Ministry of Justice, Home Office and Department for Work and Pensions. The services offered by the Tax CoE and operating model can be found on the Tax CoE website on OneFinance.
This role attracts a specialist allowance of £2,500 or £3,250, depending on location. The specialist allowance is non-contractual and subject to annual review.
Role Purpose
We are looking for a tax specialist who has experience of working in one or both of the following taxes to join the MoJ Tax Team:
Employment tax (PAYE, National Insurance, taxable expenses and benefits and employment status) and/or
IR35 Off Payroll Working rules
Experience of the Construction Industry Scheme is desirable but not essential.
As a tax specialist you will be providing technical support, advice and training to the MoJ core departments, executive agencies and its Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) to ensure compliance with legislation and HMRC guidance.
You will also support cross government tax compliance projects and initiatives and engage and work in partnership with colleagues from other government bodies, including HM Revenue and Customs and HM Treasury, communities and networks.
For further information please feel free to contact Joanna Turner at Joanna.Turner@justice.gov.uk or Graeme Scandrett-Smith at Graeme.Scandrett-Smith@justice.gov.uk
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high quality, timely, evidence-based tax advice, training and support on employment tax and/or IR35 queries received from the MoJ, executive agencies and its ALBs.
Lead the submission of accurate statutory direct tax returns, for example PAYE Settlement Agreements.
Produce, clarify and advise on employment tax and/or IR35 policy and compliance, interpreting and preparing guidance and providing clear communications on technical issues which are often challenging and complex in nature.
Identify current and emerging employment tax and/or IR35 compliance risks and take a lead role to help improve tax processes, compliance and assurance.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to enable effective partnership working across the MoJ organisation, Tax CoE and wider government department sector.
Lead on employment tax and/or IR35 tax projects, and pro-actively support other stakeholders, to ensure tax is considered at an early stage, support tax understanding and provide advice on best practice processes to deliver tax compliant outcomes.
Actively contribute to the Tax CoE delivery and development of tax services and programme of work with an ongoing focus on continuous improvement.
Key skills and knowledge
The Successful Candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
A good working knowledge, track record, experience and understanding of tax legislation and tax compliance in either one or both of the following:
Employment taxes (PAYE, National Insurance, taxable expenses and benefits and employment status) and/or
IR35 Off Payroll Working rules
The ability to assimilate complex information from both internal and external sources and to provide accurate, complete, and timely advice and guidance.
Good stakeholder and customer engagement skills with the ability to build and facilitate successful working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Effective communication skills including the ability to translate complex rules into guidance and training and be confident in promoting tax knowledge and best practice.
The ability to manage competing priorities, delivering high quality work to demanding timescales.
The ability and confidence to lead and drive forward projects, pro-actively working with stakeholders, building strong working relationships, and delivering high quality customer service.
An enthusiasm to develop further expert knowledge in Tax, Finance and the workings of government.
Desirable Skills
Knowledge and experience of tax within Government would be useful, but not a necessity.
Experience of the Construction Industry Scheme is desirable but not essential.
We may consider any evidence within your application and/or from interview that demonstrates meeting the desirable criteria as set out in the job description. This will only be after essential criteria is scored and where there is a need to differentiate between closely scored candidates.
Band/Grade SEO
Number of Vacancies 1
Business Group MoJ Tax Centre of Excellence
Directorate Financial Management Control, Risk and Governance
Location National
Hours 37
Working Pattern Permanent
Role Type/ Team MoJ Tax Team / Tax Centre of Excellence
Overview
This role is for a Tax Specialist in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Tax Team which is part of the cross-government Tax Centre of Excellence (Tax CoE). The MoJ is a major government department, at the heart of the justice system. We work to protect and advance the principles of justice. Our vision is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in society.
Working in the Tax Centre of Excellence (Tax CoE) offers a unique opportunity to shape, influence and deliver the direction of tax services at the heart of government. It is also an exciting and welcoming place to work and you will be supported to reach your full potential and get the most out of a rewarding career in Finance.
The Tax CoE was the first cross government centre of excellence to be established and is a central resource for tax advice and services available to the public sector. The Tax CoE is comprised of teams from the Ministry of Justice, Home Office and Department for Work and Pensions. The services offered by the Tax CoE and operating model can be found on the Tax CoE website on OneFinance.
This role attracts a specialist allowance of £2,500 or £3,250, depending on location. The specialist allowance is non-contractual and subject to annual review.
Role Purpose
We are looking for a tax specialist who has experience of working in one or both of the following taxes to join the MoJ Tax Team:
Employment tax (PAYE, National Insurance, taxable expenses and benefits and employment status) and/or
IR35 Off Payroll Working rules
Experience of the Construction Industry Scheme is desirable but not essential.
As a tax specialist you will be providing technical support, advice and training to the MoJ core departments, executive agencies and its Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) to ensure compliance with legislation and HMRC guidance.
You will also support cross government tax compliance projects and initiatives and engage and work in partnership with colleagues from other government bodies, including HM Revenue and Customs and HM Treasury, communities and networks.
For further information please feel free to contact Joanna Turner at Joanna.Turner@justice.gov.uk or Graeme Scandrett-Smith at Graeme.Scandrett-Smith@justice.gov.uk
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high quality, timely, evidence-based tax advice, training and support on employment tax and/or IR35 queries received from the MoJ, executive agencies and its ALBs.
Lead the submission of accurate statutory direct tax returns, for example PAYE Settlement Agreements.
Produce, clarify and advise on employment tax and/or IR35 policy and compliance, interpreting and preparing guidance and providing clear communications on technical issues which are often challenging and complex in nature.
Identify current and emerging employment tax and/or IR35 compliance risks and take a lead role to help improve tax processes, compliance and assurance.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to enable effective partnership working across the MoJ organisation, Tax CoE and wider government department sector.
Lead on employment tax and/or IR35 tax projects, and pro-actively support other stakeholders, to ensure tax is considered at an early stage, support tax understanding and provide advice on best practice processes to deliver tax compliant outcomes.
Actively contribute to the Tax CoE delivery and development of tax services and programme of work with an ongoing focus on continuous improvement.
Key skills and knowledge
The Successful Candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
A good working knowledge, track record, experience and understanding of tax legislation and tax compliance in either one or both of the following:
Employment taxes (PAYE, National Insurance, taxable expenses and benefits and employment status) and/or
IR35 Off Payroll Working rules
The ability to assimilate complex information from both internal and external sources and to provide accurate, complete, and timely advice and guidance.
Good stakeholder and customer engagement skills with the ability to build and facilitate successful working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Effective communication skills including the ability to translate complex rules into guidance and training and be confident in promoting tax knowledge and best practice.
The ability to manage competing priorities, delivering high quality work to demanding timescales.
The ability and confidence to lead and drive forward projects, pro-actively working with stakeholders, building strong working relationships, and delivering high quality customer service.
An enthusiasm to develop further expert knowledge in Tax, Finance and the workings of government.
Desirable Skills
Knowledge and experience of tax within Government would be useful, but not a necessity.
Experience of the Construction Industry Scheme is desirable but not essential.
We may consider any evidence within your application and/or from interview that demonstrates meeting the desirable criteria as set out in the job description. This will only be after essential criteria is scored and where there is a need to differentiate between closely scored candidates.