accounting techniques
The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.
Tax clerks collect financial information in order to prepare accounting and tax documents. They also perform clerical duties.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
5 competencesbookkeeping regulations
The methods and regulations involved in the process of accurate bookkeeping.
debt classification
The different classifications of debt such as public and publicly guaranteed debt, private non-guaranteed credits, central bank deposits, etc.
fraud detection
The techniques used to identify fraudulous activities.
tax legislation
Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencecalculate debt costs
Calculate the amount of money owed by applying basic numeracy principles.
Cross-sector
7 competencescalculate tax
Calculate the taxes which have to be paid by an individual or organisation, or paid back by a governmental institution, compliant with specific legislation.
inform on fiscal duties
Inform organisations and individuals on their specific fiscal duties and the legislation and regulations involving fiscal processes, such as tax duties.
inspect taxation documents
Inspect files and documentation dealing with taxation cases to ensure no faulty or fraudulous activity is present, and to ensure the procedure is compliant with legislation.
interpret financial statements
Read, understand, and interpret the key lines and indicators in financial statements. Extract the most important information from financial statements depending on the needs and integrate this information in the development of the department's plans.
perform clerical duties
Perform administrative tasks such as filing, typing up reports and maintaining mail correspondence.
prepare tax returns forms
Totalise all the deductible tax collected during the quarter or fiscal year in order to fill tax return forms and claim it back to the governmental authorities for declaring taxation liability. Keep the documents and records supporting the transaction.
use spreadsheets software
Use software tools to create and edit tabular data to carry out mathematical calculations, organise data and information, create diagrams based on data and to retrieve them.
digital
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceaccounting department processes
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the accounting department within an organisation such as bookkeeping, invoices, recording, and taxing.
Cross-sector
2 competencescadastral taxation
The taxation legislation concerning real estate and real property's metes-and-bounds of a community.
insolvency law
The legal rules regulating the incapacity to pay debts when they fall due.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceassess seizable goods
Assess the nature, quality and value of assets that can be taken by force, in possession or custody, by lawful authority.
Cross-sector
11 competencesadvise on tax planning
Advise on appropriate strategies to include taxes in the overall financial plan in order to reduce the tax load. Advise on questions related to tax legislation and provide advise on the possible implications that decisions in financial matters can cause in a tax declaration. Advise on questions concerning things such as the creation of a company, investments, recruitments, or company successions.
advise on tax policy
Advise on changes in tax policies and procedures, and the implementation of new policies on a national and local level.
check accounting records
Revise the accounting records of the quarter and year and ensure that the accounting information reflects with accuracy the financial transactions of the company.
disseminate information on tax legislation
Provide advise on the possible implications for companies or individuals on decisions regarding tax declaration based on tax legislation. Advise on the favourable tax strategies that could be followed depending on the needs of the client.
handle financial disputes
Handle disputes between individuals or organisations, either public or corporate, which deal with financial matters, accounts, and taxation.
handle financial transactions
Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.
inspect tax returns
Inspect the documents which declare liability for taxation which is not automatically withheld from wages and salaries to ensure correct taxes are being paid by the liable individuals and organisations.
manage accounts
Manage the accounts and financial activities of an organisation, supervising that all the documents are correctly maintained, that all the information and calculations are correct, and that proper decisions are being made.
observe confidentiality
Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.
research taxation procedures
Research the procedures which regulate taxation activities such as the procedures involved in the calculation of tax for organisations or individuals, the taxation handling and inspection process, and tax returns processes.
use accounting systems
Employ accounting systems for recording and managing the accounts, obligations, and rights that the company possesses. Utilise these systems for accounting operations, financial analysis, and preparation of financial statements.