Junior Accountant/Tax Practitioner

Details of the offer

Overview:
My client is looking for a skilled and knowledgeable Accountant/Tax Practitioner (Must be 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.

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 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)

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their CV in MS Word format, a cover letter, and a professional head and shoulder photo to ******. Please include "Accountant/Tax Practitioner Application" in the subject line.
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Nominal Salary: To be agreed

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