Getting a Tax Job

Preparing for a tax interview can feel daunting, especially when employers are looking for more than just technical expertise. Today’s tax professionals are expected to bring a blend of commercial awareness, data confidence, and stakeholder management skills to the table. When you’re interviewing for a role, your ability to demonstrate tangible impact on the business will set you apart. The most successful candidates go beyond listing responsibilities—they share clear example

The end of the year is one of the most valuable planning windows for tax leaders, talent teams, and finance directors. Christmas might slow down day-to-day operations, but behind the scenes it’s the perfect moment to step back, look at the team, and prepare for the surge of hiring activity that January always brings.  The businesses that use December well tend to snap up the strongest talent in Q1. Those that wait until February often find the best candidates are already off

Most tax professionals aren’t firing off applications or spending their evenings scrolling job boards. They’re simply open to the right opportunity, something that aligns with the direction they want their career to move in and fits the way the tax market is evolving.  The problem?  Many rely entirely on luck. They wait for the “right role” to magically appear in their inbox, or they reply to a LinkedIn message once in a blue moon. That’s not a strategy, that’s hope.  A genui

Building Emotional intelligence isn't about an overnight transformation, it’s about consistent reflection, awareness, and practice. Unlike technical skills, which you can master through study, emotional intelligence grows through real-world experience and self-awareness.  Here’s how you can actively develop it in your day-to-day work:  1. Ask for Feedback – Awareness Is the Foundation of Growth   Emotional intelligence starts with understanding how others perceive you. Ask fo

In the world of tax, technical knowledge has always been essential, but it’s no longer enough on its own. As the profession becomes more collaborative, client-facing, and commercially focused, one skill has emerged as a real differentiator: emotional intelligence (EI or EQ).  Whether you work in practice, in-house, or within the public sector, developing your emotional intelligence could be the key to unlocking your next promotion, improving client relationships, and becoming

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