Taxation Accountant
A challenging role that requires expertise in compliance, providing advice and dispute handling.
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- What's it like to be a Taxation Accountant?
- How to become a Taxation Accountant
- Latest Taxation Accountant jobs
- Top skills and experience for Taxation Accountants
- Is Taxation Accountant the right role for you?
- Taxation Accountant role reviews
What's it like to be a Taxation Accountant?
Taxation Accountants (also known as Tax Accountants) are responsible for analysing, reporting and providing advice on fiscal and taxation issues to individuals or organisations.
Tasks and duties
- Preparing, submitting and managing tax, financial, and BAS statements.
- Undertaking audits and advising on tax implications on purchases and sale of businesses, mergers and capital financing.
- Identifying areas where businesses can reduce tax, make claims and increase profit.
How to become a Taxation Accountant
A bachelor degree in the field of accounting is required to be eligible for entry into any of the three professional accounting bodies that regulate and accredit the accounting industry in Australia. These are generally three-year courses, open to anyone over 17 years who has completed year 12 with an appropriate Universities Admission Index.
- Complete a Bachelor degree in the field of accounting. This could be a Bachelor of Accounting or a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance. Alternatively, complete a postgraduate qualification, such as a Master of Professional Accounting. This is a two-year degree for students with previous tertiary qualifications.
- To prepare and lodge tax returns, you will need to be registered with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) as a Tax Agent. You may need to complete some additional units of study in order to meet the requirements for registration.
- Apply to participate in a Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) program or apply to become a member of a recognised accounting institution, such as the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).
- There are many opportunities for Tax Accountants; consider becoming Taxation Consultant or moving into management.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Taxation Accountant employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Tax Returns
Xero Accounting Software
Accounting
Financial Statements
Tax Planning
Taxation
Preparing Income Tax Returns
Taxation Law
Certified Public / Practising Accountant Qualification
Tax Compliance
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Latest Taxation Accountant reviews
Sep 2024
My experience as a Taxation Accountant intern has been a rewarding blend of continuous learning, practical application of tax laws, and skill development, with both fulfilling accomplishments and challenging deadlines.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Professional Accounting
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationAccounting
The good thingsBeing a tax accountant intern is enjoyable because I continuously learn and use tax principles in various scenarios. Solving challenging problems and enhancing my thinking skills is truly satisfying. ...
The challengesBalancing the precision needed for tax calculations with time constraints can be quite demanding. Becomes even more challenging during busy periods such, as tax season. Staying updated on the modifica...
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Feb 2024
I got various experiences in Australian tax laws, corporate laws, Australian Accounting Standards
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Business (Economics)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationAccounting
The good thingsIt can be engaged in variety of tasks such as accounting, budgeting, taxation, corporate law and etc.
The challengesI absolutely enjoyed my job and nothing to be worried
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