Inside HMRC's Tax Specialist Programme: First-year trainee reflections
Learn more about the Tax Specialist Programme: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov...
Thinking about applying to HMRC’s Tax Specialist Programme? Hear directly from current first-year trainees as they reflect on their journey so far. From what motivated them to join the Tax Specialist Programme to how they balance the demands the programme with their personal life.
Whether you're a graduate exploring career options or an existing Civil Servant, the Tax Specialist Programme is designed to challenge and reward you, giving you the tools to handle complex tax issues and influence some of the most important financial decisions in the UK.
Applications for the 2026 intake open from 29 September to 22 October 2025, so don’t miss your chance to apply!
Learn more and apply: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov...
Chapters
0:06 to 1:19 Why made you join the Tax Specialist Programme?
1:20 to 2:13 How did you find joining the programme with no tax experience?
2:14 to 3:33 What was it like dealing with customers so early in the programme?
3:34 to 5:43 How do you balance the demands of the programme with your personal life?
5:44 to 7:48 What’s one thing you wish you knew before starting the programme?