A Tax Accountant is responsible f or analysing fiscal matters and preparing, submitting and managing tax statements and returns for businesses and clients. A Tax Accountant also looks after providing advice on financial and tax matters, and should have an in-depth knowledge of the regulations, laws and acts that govern this process. Knowing this, a Tax Accountant job description should emphasise the need f or a candidate who has exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills and is a good communicator. The role of Tax Accountant comes with significant responsibility, and this should be articulated in a Tax Accountant job description by listing some of the following duties and tasks: Preparing tax statements, financial statements and BAS statements at required intervals Creating and returning statements and documents to clients by set deadlines Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other regulatory bodies when required Preparing business income tax returns and statements f or audits Assisting in financial planning Regularly reviewing systems and making updates and improvements where necessary Engaging regularly with clients and maintaining strong relationships Identifying areas where clients and businesses can reduce tax, make claims and increase profit Possessing strong knowledge of tax law and statutory regulations Understanding financial landscape and market trends

Tax Accountant job qualifications and requirements

This role requires a high degree of accuracy and training in the practical, administrative and legal elements of tax. As such, a Tax Accountant job description should ask f or a degree in one of the following fields: Accounting Finance or Economics Business or Business Administration For candidates to be able to produce and sign off on financial reports, the job description should highlight the participation (current or former) in a Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) program. Membership of a recognised accounting institution, such as the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia (ICAA) is also preferable. Submit your resume or request talent now and our expert recruiters will be with you shortly.Robert Half can assist you with your tax accountant staffing needs.
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Salary for Tax Accountant
$111,000 - $131,000
25th Percentile
$111,000
The applicant has limited or no experience in the position and is still developing their skills. Demand: Low
50th Percentile
$113,500
The applicant has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills. Demand: Moderate
75th Percentile
$131,000
The applicant has above-average experience, has (nearly) all necessary skills, and may also have specialised qualifications. Demand: High
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Senior Tax Accountant $131,000 $140,000 $155,000 Tax Manager $140,000 $150,500 $175,000 Head of Tax $182,000 $209,500 $238,000 Tax Analyst (Financial Services) $84,500 $104,500 $119,000 Tax Manager (Financial Services) $134,000 $154,000 $180,500 Senior Tax Manager (Financial Services) $163,000 $178,500 $208,500
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