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Tax Consultant

The Tax Consultant advises clients on tax planning, compliance, and optimisation strategies. This role prepares tax returns, conducts tax research, and helps clients navigate complex tax regulations across jurisdictions.

What Does a Tax Consultant Do?

Ensure accurate and timely tax filings, identify tax-saving opportunities for clients, and maintain current knowledge of tax legislation changes.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Financial Analysis and Reporting

  • Analyse financial data and prepare reports
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
  • Support clients with financial planning and advisory

Do You Have the Skills for This Role?

A Tax Consultant needs 5 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.

Must-Have Skills (Advanced)

Sense Making

Advanced

Thinking Critically

Supporting Skills

Communication

Intermediate

Interacting with Others

Problem Solving

Intermediate

Thinking Critically

Self Management

Intermediate

Staying Relevant

Digital Fluency

Intermediate

Staying Relevant

SkillsFuture Skill Levels

3 levels
1

Basic

Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.

2

Intermediate

Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.

3

Advanced

Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.

European Skills Framework

ESCO

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

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Quick Facts

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Core Skills5
Key Tasks3

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