Tax Specialist (Ref: 3120)

Location

East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber

About the job

Job summary

This position is based nationally.

Job description

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, 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 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 is a central resource for tax advice and services available to the public sector, comprised of teams from the Ministry of Justice, Home Office, and Department for Work and Pensions.

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:

1. Employment tax (PAYE, National Insurance, taxable expenses and benefits, and employment status)
2. IR35 Off Payroll Working rules

Experience of the Construction Industry Scheme is desirable but not essential.

As a tax specialist, you will provide 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 with colleagues from other government bodies, including HM Revenue and Customs and HM Treasury.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, timely, evidence-based tax advice, training, and support on employment tax and/or IR35 queries.
• 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.
• Identify current and emerging employment tax and/or IR35 compliance risks and improve tax processes.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders for effective partnership working.
• Lead on employment tax and/or IR35 tax projects, ensuring tax compliance outcomes.
• Contribute to the Tax CoE delivery and development of tax services with a focus on continuous improvement.

Key skills and knowledge

The Successful Candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• A good working knowledge and experience of tax legislation and compliance in either:
• Employment taxes (PAYE, National Insurance, taxable expenses and benefits) and/or
• IR35 Off Payroll Working rules
• The ability to assimilate complex information and provide accurate, timely advice.
• Good stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build successful working relationships.
• Effective communication skills to translate complex rules into guidance.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work.
• The confidence to lead projects and deliver high-quality customer service.
• An enthusiasm to develop further expert knowledge in Tax and Finance.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge and experience of tax within Government would be useful.
• Experience of the Construction Industry Scheme is desirable but not essential.

Success Profiles

Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by assessing a range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours, and technical/professional skills required for different roles.

Application Process:

Sift:

Experience: Please submit an anonymous copy of your CV.

Technical: Understanding, knowledge, and application of either Employment taxes and/or IR35 Off Payroll Working rules.

Interview:

• Interviews will be held remotely.
• We will assess you on the Behaviours, Strengths, and Technical from the Success Profiles framework.

Professional Competencies / Requirements

• No mandatory qualifications for this post; however, relevant experience is essential.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £41,463, Ministry of Justice contributes £12,011 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports flexible working options
• A culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 10th March 2025.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.