Withholding Tax Clerk
げんせんちょうしゅうじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Cash Handling Clerks
Summary
Specialist who calculates withholding tax amounts from employee salaries and rewards, and handles a series of tax clerical tasks such as creating payment vouchers and year-end adjustments.
Description
Withholding tax clerks calculate income tax amounts at the time of payments such as salaries, bonuses, and retirement allowances, prepare payment vouchers and statutory forms, and submit them to the tax office. They also handle year-end adjustments, responses to legal amendments, data entry into internal systems, and management of payment deadlines. Accuracy and deadline compliance are required, and proficiency in payroll software and Excel for data processing is essential.
Future Outlook
With work style reforms and legal amendments, demand for clerks with specialized knowledge is expected to remain stable. The spread of cloud accounting software will require adaptation to IT skills.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Honest / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Contract Worker / Flexitime / Full-time Employee / Remote
Career Path
Accounting Clerk → Payroll Officer → Bookkeeping Clerk → Accounting Manager → Tax Specialist
Required Skills
Excel (Advanced) / Form Preparation / Payroll Software Operation / Withholding Tax Calculation
Recommended Skills
Basic Tax Law Knowledge / Bookkeeping Knowledge / Communication Skills / Year-End Adjustment
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in tax calculations is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex tax rate and deduction calculations are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine tasks, with little demand for creative thinking. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification Level 2
- Payroll Calculation Practical Certification
Aliases
- Tax Clerk
- Withholding Tax Officer
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- Accounting Clerk
- Bookkeeping Clerk
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