Tax adviser | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Tax advisers help clients plan their finances to make sure they're paying the right amount of tax.

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  • Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.  
  • Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.  
  • Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.  
  • Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines
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Tax advisers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Tax adviser you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    51,132 GBP *
    per year
    18,000 GBP
    50,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Tax adviser

    • 49,994 GBP
    • 52,719 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Tax adviser
    Average salary for full-time Tax adviser

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    Part-time Full-time
    • 26,762 GBP
    • 51,132 GBP
    • 52,719 GBP
    • 49,994 GBP
    Salary over time for Tax adviser

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 48,868 GBP
    • 51,256 GBP
    • 54,987 GBP
    • 52,894 GBP
    • 54,583 GBP
    • 56,627 GBP
    • 51,132 GBP
    • 56,684 GBP
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    Future outlook for Tax advisers

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    Very good outlook
    17 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    Very good outlook
    35% chance of automation in the future

    Tax adviser - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Tax adviser and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 30% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 25% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
    • 20% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

    You can apply directly to employers if you've got some of the relevant skills and knowledge needed for this job. For example, you could transfer from another profession like accountancy or law.

    You'll need to apply for membership of the Association of Taxation Technicians, or work towards the Chartered Tax Adviser qualification offered by the Chartered Institute of Taxation.


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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Tax adviser.
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
    Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Tax adviser. Check that you know:
    1
    Accounting software ATX Total Accounting Office; Intuit QuickBooks
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    Electronic mail software Email software; Microsoft Outlook
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    Financial analysis software Datair Employee Benefits Systems; Sales Tax Tools Sales Tax Researcher; Sungard Relius; Sync Essentials Trade Accountant
    4
    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
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    Tax preparation software ATX Total Tax Office; CCH ProSystem fx TAX; Creative Solutions UltraTax CS; Petz Enterprises V-Tax
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    Things to highlight for your Tax adviser interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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