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Are you looking for a challenging, interesting and rewarding role that allows you to grow your administrative skills whilst supporting Legal Professionals? �If so, continue reading to find out more about this fantastic opportunity to join HMRC - one of the largest and most dynamic IT infrastructures in Europe, and we are now one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world.
At HMRC we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve.
We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you.
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
About SOLS:
Across Solicitor's Office and Legal Services (SOLS) we provide legal services to the whole of HMRC. This includes:
1. The conduct of independent reviews of decisions made by HMRC which are requested by customers under the legislative provisions.
2. The conduct of tribunal and civil litigation on a full range of services.
3. Work on new legislation.
4. Drafting of statutory instruments and other legal documents.
5. Legal advice to ExCom and staff.
We also provide technical accountancy and forensic services to HMRC, are head of the Compliance Accountants� and Insolvency Professions as well as handling Ministerial Correspondence and Freedom of Information requests for HMRC.
Job description
This Team Specifically deals with:
The provision of a full range of administrative support for our customers including our internal technical caseworkers, lawyers, accountants, review officers, and senior managers.
There is a strong team working ethos in all teams and a variety of interesting and challenging work.
We are looking for someone who:
6. Can manage their own workload and work to tight deadlines.
7. Looks for the best ways to serve our customers, adhering to guidance and processes when completing work.
8. Can adapt to differing business needs quickly.
9. Can work independently but also as part of a team when the work requires it.
10. Understands attention to detail and accuracy is priority when handling sensitive information.
11. Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
12. Is proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Person specification
You will need to be self-motivated, flexible and prepared to work across a range of duties, these could include:
13. Registering, updating and closing of cases on case management systems.
14. Liaising confidently with internal and external stakeholders including the Tribunal service.
15. Communicating accurately in writing to internal or external contacts and/or customers.
16. Contacting customers by telephone and answering customer queries.
17. Maintaining and updating various databases, spreadsheets, and audit trails.
18. Updating performance data for management information.
19. Being part of a, in-office rota system for postal cover.
20. Photocopying, printing, and scanning documents.
21. Arranging travel and accommodation.
22. Room booking and arranging meetings.
23. Inbox management of post received via digital methods.
Essential Criteria:
- Two GCSEs Grade 4 or above (Formally grade A-C if taken prior to 2017) in Maths and English (or equivalents), in England and Northern Ireland.
Or
- Two GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English (or equivalents), in Wales
Or
- Two Credit Standard Grades or National Qualifications level 5, in Maths and English (or equivalents), in Scotland.
Please ensure the subject of these qualifications and the grades achieved are listed on your application form in the �Type of qualification� section. �If these requirements are not listed individually, then your application will not proceed past the initial sift stage. Any qualifications provided that are higher than GCSE�s or the equivalent qualification will not be accepted.
Qualifications
- Two GCSEs Grade 4 or above (Formally grade A-C if taken prior to 2017) in Maths and English (or equivalents), in England and Northern Ireland.
Or
- Two GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English (or equivalents), in Wales
Or
- Two Credit Standard Grades or National Qualifications level 5, in Maths and English (or equivalents), in Scotland.
Please ensure the subject of these qualifications and the grades achieved are listed on your application form in the �Type of qualification� section. �If these requirements are not listed individually, then your application will not proceed past the initial sift stage. Any qualifications provided that are higher than GCSE�s or the equivalent qualification will not be accepted.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �25,082, HM Revenue and Customs contributes �7,266 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.�
We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.�
24. Pension�- We make contributions to our colleagues� Alpha pension equal to at least of their salary.
25. Family friendly policies.
26. Personal support.
27. Coaching and development.�
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