
About us
HMRC is an organisation that probably doesn't work how you'd envision a government department would. We are one of the largest Government Departments and one of the UK's biggest organisations. Almost every individual and business in the UK is a direct customer of HMRC.
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Career development
We want to release and maximise the potential inside everyone who chooses to work for us, and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you, this means:
- Everyone gets a minimum of five formal days learning and development; provided through online, face to face or coaching covering a range of learning: profession-specific, soft skills and technical skills.
- Specific development programmes for colleagues looking to progress to the next grade and targeted programmes to help BAME colleagues reach senior roles.
- Approved volunteering, with up to three days paid special leave.
- Our Civil Service Learning portal offers a gateway to a vast range of learning and development tools.
Diversity and Inclusion
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. We want everyone to feel valued, supported, and be their true self at work. To help achieve this we have several Staff Diversity Networks that cover Race, Disability, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender, and Carers. We also have consultation groups for Age and Religion or Belief. You’ll be able to join any of these networks when you join us, and getting involved is easy
Our employees
We are one of the biggest and most innovative audit teams in Government. We audit across the full range of HMRC's key risks and functions and we actively support the career development of our people so they progress and thrive.
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Brand values
HMRC's values of being professional, acting with integrity, showing respect and being innovative are embedded within Internal Audit and we are committed to creating a great place to work and an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. Our vision is to be a world-class organisation – and our work is underpinned by our values: we are professional, we act with integrity, we show respect and we are innovative.
Staff benefits
- Time off and flexible working: annual, public and privilege leave, working from home, alternative and flexible working patterns, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
- Money matters: Civil Service Pension Scheme, advance of salary and free financial advice.
- Health and wellbeing: free Employer Assistance Programme, low cost healthcare, free eyesight testing, mental health network and sports and leisure discounts and activities.
- Little extras, savings and discounts: CSSC discounts on shopping, over 3,000 gyms and health clubs, insurance, cinemas and theme parks, and free and discounted entry to English Heritage and CADW Wales. Discounts on high street brands, hotels and motoring, Cycle to Work scheme and Trade Union membership.
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Meet the team

Tim Addison
Director of Internal Audit
Joined HMRC in 2013, having previously worked in DWP, Home Office and OCG. I graduated from Lancaster University in 1993 and have worked at all grades in the Civil Service. I spent six years on Wigan MBC's Audit and Risk Committee which enabled me to see the impact of internal audit from the other side of the fence. Wigan Athletic season ticket holder.

Kim Kaburara
Audit Manager
I started my career in HM Customs & Excise in 1998. Worked my way up through variety of roles before moving to BIS in 2009 and trained and qualified as an internal auditor. Audited several government departments and their partners. Returned to HMRC as an Audit Manager in 2019. Fitness fanatic, TV/movie buff, foodie, keen traveller, and Eurovision enthusiast.

Jason Chan
Senior IT Internal Auditor
Joined HMRC in late 2021, having previously worked in two banks and a big four. I graduated from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2017 and have worked on cybersecurity/IT Audit since then. I am interested in info system auditing as I can always learn something while working. Outside of work I enjoy learning languages and reading about history.