Junior Accountant / Tax Practitioner

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


My client is looking for a skilled and knowledgeable Accountant/Tax Practitioner (Registered as a Tax Practitioner) to join their team. 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:

  • 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.
  • 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 compulsory.
  • Certification: Registered tax practitioner A MUST.
  • 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)
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1356861
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned