- Variety — tax is a mixture of law, administration and accountancy and it draws on a huge range of intellectual, presentational and personal skills.
- Competitive salary — the job market in tax has its ups and downs, as all job markets do. But a qualification and experience in taxation forms an excellent basis for a secure and well-remunerated career.
- Early responsibility and management opportunity — if you are ambitious, tax can lead you to the top, not only in professional practice but also in business and commerce.
- Challenging and stimulating work — tax is a complex and ever-changing world where your actions can translate into financial consequences. You have to make professional judgments and be prepared to back them up.
Prospects
- Work in practice, commerce or industry — many offer training contract opportunities or the opportunity to start off as a tax trainee.
- Work for the Government — HM Revenue and Customs have their own training and career structure.
Salary
For a recent salary survey report please click here.
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SALARY LEVELS FOR TAXATION SPECIALISTS |
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Type of job |
Personal Tax |
Corporate Tax |
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A level Entry (0-1 year) |
£18,000-£20,000 |
£20,000-£22,000 |
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Graduate Trainee (0-2 years) |
£20,000-£30,000 |
£21,000-£32,000 |
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Newly qualified CTA (1-3years) |
£26,000-£32,000 |
£28,000-£36,000 |
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Newly Qualified CTA (2-4 years) |
£30,000-£40,000 |
£44,000-£55,000 |
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Manager (6-8 years) |
£50,000-£64,000 |
£53,000-£68,000 |
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Senior Manager (8-10 years) |
£62,000-£85,000 |
£67,000-£95,000 |
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Principal/Director (10 years plus) |
£90,000-£120,000 |
£95,000-£140,000 |