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HO Compliance Officer
HMRC
Started 01/2022 to PresentDebt Review/ Resolution Analysts
HMRC
From 08/2017 to 12/2021Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
I carryout analysis on taxpayers' records to check for any evidence of non-compliance and if nay found I address these with taxpayers in line with tax legislations and educate them where applicable.
Greatest achievements
I have helped some of my former colleagues and friends get role in HMRC. They never believed how easy and straight forward the application process could be, and they saw me as a great motivation to move forward.
Prudencia O
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1. Don’t be afraid to ask for support. No one succeeds alone. Join support networks, find a coach, mentor or sponsor. Get as much help as you can! 2. Step outside your comfort zone and take on new challenges, even if they are a bit scary! Growth doesn’t happen in familiar spaces. Take on challenges that stretch you, that make you uncomfortable and ultimately lead to new skills and greater confidence. 3. Make things happen – look for sideways moves to develop your skills, not just promotions. Think about development programmes. Don’t wait for opportunities to come to you, seek them out, take the initiative and be ready to step up when the moment comes. If you don’t make it happen, nobody will! 4. Resilience is essential. There’ll be lots of disappointments on your journey and times when you wonder whether it’s worth it. I can tell you without a doubt, it is. Keep trying, keep pushing. Remember, every obstacle is an opportunity to rise. Each setback is a chance to grow stronger and to learn something new, and every step you take brings you closer to the top of the ladder. 5. When you succeed in life or in your career, celebrate but also acknowledge that you didn’t do it alone. Nobody does! Above all, don’t pull the ladder up after you! Reach out and help others climb.
Paul
Lead Business Manager
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Make a difference in whatever you do. The roles in your career may change frequently or be quite stable. You may stick to one profession, end up working in a few or work in one you would never have expected to work in. Your best profession may not yet even exist! But whatever you do - make a positive difference. That difference can be to your customers, the public, the service you provide or the people you work with. It will be different in the roles you do - but make sure you change things for the better.
Jim
Portfolio Lead
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Find a mentor you are comfortable with. Be prepared to take honest constructive feedback. Create a support network...it's easier than you think.