Tax Accountant

Taxation Accountants analyse, report and provide advice on taxation issues to organisations or individuals, prepare taxation returns and reports, and handle disputes with taxation authorities.

Employment Pathway

The minimum qualification needed to work as a Taxation Accountant is a diploma of accounting. However, the majority of Taxation Accountants have a bachelor degree in accounting or a related field majoring in accounting.

Registration with one of Australia's three peak accounting bodies is required.

Top Skills Required

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making