Tax Practitioner

SUMMARY:
Accounting firm in Table View, Cape Town is looking for a Tax Practitioner.

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate will have experience in tax and accounting, particularly in completing income tax returns, evaluating assessments, and managing various tax-related tasks. This role requires a proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and SARS consultants.
Key Responsibilities:

• Experience in completing Income Tax Returns, Evaluating Assessments

• Corresponding with SARS Consultants

• Must understand SARS procedures and abide by these deadlines

• Knowledge of Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act

• Must have problem solving skills, client communication skills

• Assist with SARS and General Tax Queries

• Assist with Ad hoc tax tasks.

• Must be able to work under pressure with deadlines in a fast-paced environment and still provide excellent quality work

• Work in support of other members of the department

• Liaising with clients as required

• Submission of Trust, Individual and Company Income Tax Returns

• Checking of Assessments

• Sorting out errors on Tax Returns

• Dealing with Refund matters (Queries)

• Assist and check of with Annual financial statements and check up on assistant accountant

• Managing Tax Return queries with SARS

• Attending meetings with SARS

• Provisional Tax Calculations & Submissions

• Donations

• Tax clearance certificates & Foreign Investment Tax Clearance

• VAT registration

• PAYE registrations

• Tax Directives

• Request for suspension of payments/appeals

• Tax compliance with SARS and payment process

• Handle mail, calls, and appointments with SARS Agents

• Experience in tax and accounting environment

• Must have working experience in a similar position within a tax and accounting environment is essential.

• A degree in Accounting, Tax, or equivalent qualification compulsory.

• Registered tax practitioner – A MUST.

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

• 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)