HM Revenue and Customs Tax Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at HM Revenue and Customs.
HM Revenue and Customs
Tax Specialist
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process had 3 stages. First, there were 2 online assessments. After that, I had an interview with a group of panelists. The questions were about 3 different Civil Service behaviours and 3 strength-based questions. I used the STAR technique to answer. The job description had already highlighted the specific behaviour questions they wanted to assess, which was helpful for preparing. The interview took about 45 minutes.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you successfully communicated with and influenced your colleagues to reach a decision.
HM Revenue and Customs
Tax Specialist
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
For HMRC's Tax Specialist Program, the online interview journey usually has a few steps. It's mostly about competency questions to check how you solve problems, analyze things, and if you know your tax stuff. You might also get situational judgment tests or case studies to see if you can actually use what you know in real tax situations. They want to make sure everyone they consider is a good fit for the tricky tax jobs at HMRC.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about a time you analyzed complicated information to decide something. What was it, what did you do, and what happened in the end?
- Describe a time you had to make a decision based on analyzing complex information. What was the situation, what steps did you take, and what was the result?
- Can you share an instance where you analyzed complex information to reach a decision? Detail the situation, your actions, and the outcome.
HM Revenue and Customs
Tax Specialist
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
After submitting my application online, I had to take some competency tests, like the Civil Services SJT, numerical reasoning, and verbal reasoning tests. Then, there was an online video interview where I had to answer preset questions within a time limit for each recording. To proceed to the next step, I had to pass each of these stages. If I didn't pass any stage, my application was considered withdrawn.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In your opinion, what are the key skills required for a tax specialist?
HM Revenue and Customs Tax Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from HM Revenue and Customs interview reports.
“What was the percentage increase in house prices from 2019 to 2022?”
Read reports →“Do you think using data to make decisions is important”
Read reports →“Regarding the role play exercise during the assessment centre, was the role player permitted to speak with your manager following a dispute during a settlement negotiation?”
Read reports →“How do you make effective decisions and work with others?”
Read reports →“Can you share your proudest accomplishment?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you successfully communicated with and influenced your colleagues to reach a decision.”
Read report →“Could you share an instance where you worked effectively as part of a team?”
Read report →“Describe a time you had to make a decision based on analyzing complex information. What was the situation, what steps did you take, and what was the result?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you analyzed complex information to reach a decision? Detail the situation, your actions, and the outcome.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 HM Revenue and Customs interview reports.