Tax Consultant
Partner for tax-related matters
Fields of activity | Tax Consultant
As a tax consultant, you’ll support your clients in all tax-related matters and advise private individuals or companies, possibly even representing them in dealings with public authorities or during negotiations. You’ll prepare tax returns, review bookkeeping records, and aim to minimize their overall tax burden.
A key aspect of your role as a tax consultant will be providing competent advice across a broad range of topics. In addition to tax matters, you’ll also be familiar with areas such as employment law, investments, and general business decisions. You’ll frequently communicate with public authorities, both orally and in writing.
Personal requirements | Tax Consultant
- Interdisciplinary knowledge
- Communication skills and negotiation skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Affinity for numbers and accuracy
- Ability to work in a team and flexibility
Path to the profession | Tax Consultant
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Take the testPotential jobs | Tax Consultant
As a tax consultant, you’ll usually work in your office or directly on site with clients. You can be employed by tax consulting firms, auditing firms, or business consultancies, or you may choose to work independently. In larger companies, you’ll typically be part of the legal or finance departments. You may specialize, for example in certain types or sizes of businesses or in international tax law.