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Taxation Accountant

ANZSCO 221113

Employed

12,500

Part-time share

26%

Female share

51%

Median age

42 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

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 they typically do

  • 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.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
36%
VIC
27.2%
QLD
16.2%
WA
11.7%
SA
5.4%
ACT
1.5%
TAS
1.4%
NT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Taxation Accountant.