Job description Our Customer Service Advisors are the voice of HMRC, using their brilliant communications skills to give our customers the best possible experience. HMRC is seeking a dedicated Customer Service Advisor to join our team. You'll be the first point of contact for our customers, providing a first-rate service by telephone, email or web chat. Your can-do attitude and passion for helping people will be key, as we fully train you to navigate various conversations and provide clear, quick information. Well invest in you by providing structured training, development opportunities and a clear path for advancement. We are proud of our supportive, inclusive culture here at HMRC, with an emphasis on work-life balance. The work we do is meaningful, from supporting public services to ensuring the timely payment of benefits. We impact society positively; and by joining us, youll contribute to a greater cause. Role Overview: As a Customer Service Advisor at HMRC, you will be the frontline support for our customers, providing essential advice and assistance, predominantly over the phone. Responsibilities: Speaking to customers on the phone, helping them with their questions or issues. Helping customers to pay the correct amount of tax at the right time. Taking payments by phone and via our online services. Creating customer records and keeping them up to date. Using webchat and email to support our customers online If you are allocated to our Debt Management team your duties will also include: Discussing, calculating and collecting interest and penalties for late payments or late filing of tax returns. As a flexible employer, we will consider part-time requests. (Part-time is aminimum of 25 hours per week covering variety of shifts. All shift patterns, working days and hours will be discussed with your manager when you join us. Pay and annual leave will be pro-rata if we can agree your request). However we do require you to complete your training in the office on a full-time basis, between 6 and 12 weeks depending on business need, from 9am to 5pm. During your induction training programme, which will last between 6 -12 weeks, you will be expected to work full time 37 hours per week and your working pattern will be Monday Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm All training will take place in your designated Regional Centre and further details will be confirmed once you start your employment with HMRC. Time off or annual leave is not normally allowed during the first 6 weeks of training. Person specification What are we looking for? No experience is necessary as you will be fully trained, but we would like you to be comfortable talking on the phone and discussing debt with our customers. You will also need to be comfortable writing up notes, as this is mainly a phone-based role. We are looking for individuals with the drive and passion to make a difference to peoples lives, and need people: With great verbal and written communication skills in English (and Welsh where required) dedicated to providing brilliant customer service with a can-do attitude and passion for supporting people with a resilience to work in a demanding and rewarding environment with the ability to provide information quickly and clearly comfortable in handling various types of conversations to have basic maths skills. This role is not eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. The Home Office has specific rules around eligibility for sponsorship, including a minimum salary requirement of £38,700. In some cases, the minimum can be reduced to £30,960 (via tradable points) but this role pays below both amounts, and therefore is not eligible. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Diversity and Inclusion At HMRC we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues and creating an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people, from all backgrounds, with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. Were committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues here at HMRC and want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential.