Are there opportunities within HMRC to develop a career in finance, accounting or business administration? I would also be interested to know what training, professional qualifications and career development opportunities are available to help employees
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Yes, absolutely. HMRC is a large and diverse organisation, with opportunities to develop skills and experience across a wide range of professional areas, including finance, as well as roles that develop broader business, operational, management and administrative skills. HMRC has 22 recognised professions, so there are a number of possible career pathways depending on your interests and experience.
Learning and development is encouraged throughout your HMRC career. Opportunities can include apprenticeships, which combine practical workplace experience with recognised qualifications (Chartered Management Institute for example), alongside other learning and professional development opportunities. HMRC's current learning guidance describes apprenticeships as suitable for people who are starting out, changing direction or looking to develop their existing skills, with areas including finance and project management.
There are also opportunities to develop through shadowing, coaching and mentoring, short-term development opportunities, sponsorship, accelerated development programmes and the Civil Service Fast Stream, depending on your circumstances, eligibility and what is available at the time.
Once you join HMRC, you can discuss your career goals and development needs with your manager and explore the profession, apprenticeship and learning routes that best match where you would like your career to go.
If you are applying from outside HMRC, I would also recommend checking current HMRC vacancies and the individual vacancy information, as the roles, entry requirements and development opportunities available will vary.
