Junior Accountant / Tax Practitioner

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Income Tax Returns: Complete and submit Trust, Individual, and Company income tax returns.

• Evaluating Assessments: Evaluate and check tax assessments, identifying and correcting any errors.

• SARS Correspondence: Correspond with SARS consultants and manage tax return queries.

• SARS Procedures: Understand and adhere to SARS procedures and deadlines.

• Problem Solving: Address tax-related issues and queries, providing effective solutions.

• Client Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with clients regarding their tax matters.

• General Tax Queries: Assist with various tax queries and ad hoc tax tasks.

• Pressure Management: Work efficiently under pressure, meeting deadlines while delivering high-quality work.

• Team Support: Support other members of the department as needed.

• Liaising with Clients: Liaise with clients to gather information and provide updates on their tax status.

• Refund Matters: Handle queries related to tax refunds.

• Annual Financial Statements: Assist and review annual financial statements in coordination with the assistant accountant.

• Provisional Tax: Calculate and submit provisional tax.

• Donations and Tax Compliance: Manage tax clearance certificates, foreign investment tax clearance, and ensure tax compliance with SARS.

• Registrations: Handle VAT and PAYE registrations.

• Tax Directives: Request tax directives and handle payment suspensions/appeals.

• Administrative Tasks: Manage mail, calls, and appointments with SARS agents.

• Meetings with SARS: Attend meetings with SARS representatives as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of working experience in a similar position within a tax and accounting environment is essential.

• Education: A degree in Accounting, Tax, or equivalent qualification is advantageous.

• Certification: Preferably a registered tax practitioner.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act.

• Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, client communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans (reading, writing and speaking)

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their CV in MS Word format, a cover letter, a professional head and shoulder photo and qualifications to Please include "Accountant/Tax Practitioner Application" in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.