Stakeholder Engagement / Accountant - Making Tax Digital

HM Revenue & Customs; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading government agency as a Stakeholder Engagement / Accountant in the Making Tax Digital initiative. This role is pivotal in transforming how taxpayers interact with HMRC. You will leverage your accounting expertise to drive significant digital change and improve tax compliance processes across the UK.

Benefits

Opportunities to work remotely

Qualifications

• Background in bookkeeping or accountancy.
• Experience with Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA).

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders including businesses and trade associations.
• Collaborate with the accountancy profession for MTD implementation.
• Present confidently to diverse audiences.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Professional qualification in accountancy

Job description

Stakeholder Engagement / Accountant - Making Tax Digital

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Position Overview

Location: Various Locations

Contract: 12 Months with HMRC

Are you a bookkeeper or digital accountant eager to participate in a significant, innovative role? HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) Programme seeks someone familiar with accounting language who desires to influence the future rather than just balance the books.

This role extends beyond traditional accounting; you will be integral to one of the UK’s largest government digital transformations, working with the accountancy profession to reshape how taxpayers interact with HMRC.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in bookkeeping or accountancy
• Experience with Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA)
• Stakeholder management and public speaking skills
• Passion for driving change and enhancing the tax system

About Making Tax Digital

MTD is revolutionizing UK tax processes, facilitating digital record-keeping and quarterly updates, thereby simplifying tax compliance and reducing errors. It is a key component of HMRC’s strategic initiatives, aiming to improve service delivery for millions of businesses and landlords.

What We Offer

Opportunities to work remotely or at new Regional Centres, with contracts varying in length and potential for extension. Join us to be part of major government digital transformation projects, leveraging your skills for impactful change.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including agents, bookkeepers, businesses, landlords, and trade associations
• Collaborate with the accountancy profession to ensure readiness for MTD implementation from April 2026, including testing phases from April 2025
• Coordinate with internal teams to align external perceptions and expectations
• Ensure stakeholder insights inform MTD strategy and delivery
• Utilize your experience in a bookkeeping or accountant role and hold a professional qualification in accountancy
• Apply your knowledge of income tax self-assessment and digital accounting
• Manage relationships with large accountancy firms and demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills
• Present confidently to diverse audiences and communicate effectively
• Employ strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in the public sector and understanding of HMRC’s digital initiatives are advantageous

Additional Details

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Contract

Job Functions: Accounting/Auditing, Business Development, Finance

Industries: Government Administration, Government Relations Services