HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) was placed 33rd of 300 in the Guardian UK 300 top graduate employers in 2010-11.
The scale and scope of HMRC's work means they have a highly responsible role in society and it's something they take seriously. HMRC want to do the 'right thing' for everyone - and that means for their customers (individuals and businesses), for their own staff, for local communities, for the environment, and for Britain as a whole.
HMRC are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation, and in 2011 they were named by Stonewall as one of the top 10 gay-friendly employers in the UK.
As the Department responsible for administering environmental taxes, they have a direct role to play in combating climate change and protecting the environment. HMRC also take their own environmental impact very seriously and in the 12 months to May 2011 managed to reduce the carbon emissions from their offices by over 13 per cent.
HMRC also received a Business in the Community (BiTC) Big Tick award for their positive approach to sustainable business travel.
HMRC's people are active in supporting their communities. They have been awarded a 'Gold' award for four years running in recognition of the number of people who donate to charitable causes through payroll, and have raised over £100,000 for Children in Need in each of the last two years.
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In our increasingly demanding and fast-moving world, the organisations that succeed are those that are inclusive and open to new ideas; that empower people to do their best and that welcome and embrace the benefits that diversity can bring. HMRC know that they will only succeed as an organisation if they can capture and retain the very best talent.
People have different skills; different ways of thinking and working; different knowledge and experience. HMRC are committed to maximizing the performance of all their people and understanding and responding more effectively to the needs of their diverse customer base.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer HMRC welcome and actively encourage applications from disabled people.
The Equality Act 2010 aims to protect disabled people and prevent disability discrimination. It defines disability as a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to perform normal day-to-day activities.
HMRC is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people.
They are a Disability Symbol user and if you have claimed under the guaranteed interview scheme, then you only need to meet the minimum qualifying criteria for the job that you have applied for at the application and selection testing stages of the recruitment process, and HMRC guarantee progression to stage two of the process.
You will be asked at a later stage if you need HMRC to make any adjustments or requirements for the interview or selection testing. If you wish to discuss any concerns about the application process, please contact jobs.hmrc@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk.
HMRC recognises that people are more effective and motivated in the workplace when they can be themselves and are committed to fairness and equality for their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff. HMRC are very proud to be a Stonewall top 10 gay-friendly employer.
The Tax Professional Development Programme is a demanding course - you'll have regular visits to training centres, sometimes involving staying away from home overnight, and a demanding schedule of study and exams. On top of that you'll have a workload that will grow in complexity as your tax knowledge grows.
If you are trying to juggle all this with looking after a young family or other dependents, HMRC can be flexible about office hours and help with the cost of additional care while you're at a training centre.
HMRC don't advocate or encourage a long hours culture, though sometimes it can be required. You may need to complete some of your studies in your own time as a Tax Professional trainee.
All development programmes leading to professional qualifications are stretching, and one of the biggest challenges is getting the balance right between study, work and personal life. From recent research of trainees on the last three programmes, HMRC found that 97 per cent of trainees study in their own time. 72 per cent of trainees said they could easily manage or usually manage to balance work and study. 27 per cent of trainees thought that the greatest positive impact on performance was 'how hard I work'.
