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A shipping planner is responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising the transportation of goods, often on an international level. The role involves contacting carriers, customers, and suppliers to ensure deliveries are on schedule, at the right location, and with proper documentation. Tasks also include optimizing routes, booking transports, handling customs and freight documents, and solving logistical issues that may arise during transit. The work is primarily office-based, but visits to warehouses or terminals may also occur. The pace is often fast, requiring good multitasking skills.

A Shipping Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the entire shipping process within companies engaged in domestic and international trade. Tasks include planning, monitoring, and optimizing transports, selecting transportation modes, negotiating with carriers, and handling customs and export documentation. The role also involves managing logistics flows, controlling costs, and ensuring delivery quality. The work environment is often office-based with a fast pace, many contact points, and a demand for problem-solving skills, especially when unforeseen logistical challenges arise.

A shipping assistant works with coordinating and administering freight flows within shipping, logistics, and transportation. Main tasks include planning shipments, booking freight, handling documentation, and communicating with shipping companies, freight forwarders, and customers. The role often also involves responsibility for customs procedures, invoicing, and follow-up of deliveries to ensure transportation complies with agreed terms and schedules. The work takes place in a dynamic environment, usually in an office but with frequent contact with ports, warehouses, and other parts of the logistics chain. The pace can be high, especially during periods with many simultaneous deliveries and rapid changes in transport planning.

A Skatterevisor is responsible for reviewing the tax handling of companies and individuals to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The work involves analyzing bookkeeping, tax returns, and other financial documents, often through on-site or digital audits. Skatterevisorers mainly work at the Swedish Tax Agency or other authorities, but can also be employed at private audit firms focusing on tax issues. The work environment is generally office-based and characterized by periods of high tempo, especially during tax declaration seasons. Regular contact with companies, advisors, and sometimes courts occurs, and the work requires great attention to detail, analytical skills, and integrity.

A tax lawyer works with interpreting and applying tax legislation to help companies, organizations, and individuals comply with current regulations. Common tasks include analyzing tax situations, providing advice on tax planning, preparing tax returns, and representing clients in disputes with the Swedish Tax Agency or in court. The work environment is often office-based and characterized by a fast pace, where accuracy and integrity are central qualities. Tax lawyers are found at law firms, accounting firms, within the corporate sector, and in the public sector.

A tax inspector primarily works with qualified investigations, advising, and decision-making within taxation, tax law, and public administration. The role usually involves handling tax cases, reviewing tax returns, and interpreting legislation. Contact with companies, individuals, and other authorities is a central part of the work. The work environment is largely office-based with clear routines, but the pace can be high and quick decisions may be required in complex matters. Digital tools and databases are used daily for information retrieval and documentation.

A tax officer with specialist competence works with qualified investigations and handling of complex cases related to taxes, VAT, and fees. The role often involves interpreting laws and regulations, analyzing tax bases, and providing expert support to colleagues and external parties. The work is primarily performed in an office setting and characterized by a fast pace, many deadlines, and a strong focus on accuracy and legal certainty. The profession also includes participating in projects, training other officers, and representing the authority in court proceedings or external meetings.

A tax case officer handles and investigates various cases related to taxation, declarations, and tax payments for individuals and companies. Tasks include reviewing declarations, conducting investigations, making decisions, and providing information and guidance to the public via phone, email, or in-person meetings. The work is mainly performed in an office setting within an administrative environment, often at the Swedish Tax Agency or other public authorities, but also at private companies as tax experts. The pace can be high during certain periods, especially around tax declaration deadlines. Collaboration with colleagues and other agencies is common, and the role requires good ability to handle confidential information and work structured according to applicable laws and guidelines.