2423 Taxation experts

In short

• ONS unit group 2423, in minor group 242 (Finance professionals) and major group 2 (Professional occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): On the list: Table 1, Table 2.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £48,500 (£24.87 per hour)
  • Table 2, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £35,400 (£18.15 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Taxation experts advise on tax matters and assess tax liabilities.

Typical entry routes

Entry is possible with GCSEs/S grades or a BTEC/ SQA award, although many entrants possess a degree or equivalent qualification. A professional qualification is required in either accountancy or taxation. Training is undertaken on-the-job and usually takes approximately four years to complete.

Tasks

• examines accounts of industrial, commercial and other establishments to determine their tax liability and adjusts claims where necessary
• considers particular problems concerning all forms of personal and company taxation
• stays abreast of all changes in tax law and precedent
• discusses disputed cases with accountants and other specialists
• represents Government, client or employer in contested claims before tax officials or an independent tribunal

Related job titles

• Investigator (HM Revenue and Customs)
• Tax adviser
• Tax consultant
• Tax inspector
• Tax manager
• Taxation specialist

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on median Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

2423 Taxation experts

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Taxation experts

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£48,500 (£24.87 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

£43,700 (£22.41 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

£38,800 (£19.90 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£34,000 (£17.44 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Table 2: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on 25th percentile Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

2423 Taxation experts

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

3535

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Taxation experts

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£35,400 (£18.15 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£31,900 (£16.36 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

£28,300 (£14.51 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Other unit groups in minor group 242

• 2421 Chartered and certified accountants
• 2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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