Tax Accountant Assistant
ぜいりしほじょしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Accounting Clerks
Summary
A job that handles general accounting tasks, such as ledger creation and assistance in preparing tax declaration forms, under the instructions of a tax accountant.
Description
Tax accountant assistants work at tax accountant offices or accounting firms, handling daily ledger posting, trial balance preparation, assistance in creating declaration documents, customer correspondence, and more. They maintain accurate financial data through journal entry input and accounting software operation, supporting the preparation of corporate tax, income tax, and consumption tax declaration forms based on the tax accountant's instructions. They are required to continuously learn the latest knowledge in response to tax law amendments and customers' business contents.
Future Outlook
Demand for final tax returns for small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors remains stable, and support needs accompanying tax system reforms will continue. While routine tasks will advance in automation with the introduction of AI and RPA, the importance of tasks requiring specialized knowledge is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Motivated for continuous learning / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Accounting Firm / Flexitime / In-house Accounting / Remote / Tax Accountant Corporation
Career Path
Junior Tax Accountant Assistant → Senior Tax Accountant Assistant → Tax Accountant → Accounting Firm Leader
Required Skills
Accounting Software Operation / Bookkeeping Knowledge / Excel (Advanced) / Tax Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping (Level 2 or higher) / Communication Skills / English Document Reading / Passed Tax Accountant Exam Subjects
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is necessary for financial data analysis and tax law application. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because numerical errors or document deficiencies are not allowed. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is necessary because tax laws are frequently amended. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Handling large amounts of numerical data and ledger management are essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | There is a lot of routine work, and creativity is not particularly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with low physical load. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 2 or higher
Aliases
- Accounting Assistant
- Tax Assistant
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