Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

Taxation Accountants

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.

What the job involves

  • Examines operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure

  • Provides assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements

  • Provides financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations

  • Prepares taxation returns for individuals and organisations

  • Liaises with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements

  • Introduces and maintains accounting systems, and advises on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems

  • Maintains internal control systems

  • May appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects