Tax Accountant Job Description Sample

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Job Title: Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant Job Purpose:

Applies knowledge of tax compliance and tax accounting principles to oversee and prepare all company tax compliance reports, while reporting budgetary concerns and taxation effects of business decisions to company managers. Offers knowledgeable tax advice to clients and across company departments.

Tax Accountant Job Duties:

  • Prepares company and client tax forms and data while offering tax accounting advice to both clients and internal company departments
  • Maintains and updates working knowledge of tax laws and regulations, including new filing practices, deadlines, and any company-specific information
  • Prepares tax accruals for company records and accounts
  • Corresponds with other departments, including marketing and production, to understand business practices and new projects, and communicates the tax implications of all business practices to senior company managers
  • Develops strong relationships with clients, including understanding their business practices and specific tax information needs
  • Assists with preparing annual financial records, including meeting deadlines and ensuring all financial practices and records comply with accepted accounting standards
  • Works with financial management officials to develop tax strategies that involve both incentives and tax-compliance recognitions
  • Reviews work by junior team members, recognises training opportunities for junior team members, and offers knowledge and support to develop team member performance

Tax Accountant Skills and Qualifications:

CPAUK (Certified Public Accountants Association) Affiliation, Degree in Accounting or Equivalent Studies, Previous Experience with Tax Compliance, Income Tax Knowledge, Proficient with Analysing Spreadsheets, Computer-Literate, Research Skills, Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Self-Motivated, Detail-Oriented, Comfortable Working Under Pressure, Effective Management of Sometimes Tight and Conflicting Deadlines

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