Tax Compliance Officer

A UK accounting firm is looking for aTax Compliance Officerto join their team inCape Town. You will be a member of an established team focusing on providing VAT services to a variety of industry sectors. You will need to be a self-starter, able to work independently in carrying out reviews and to manage a portfolio, client facing, show willingness to work as part of a team and be able to meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Overseeing a portfolio of clients for compliance matters.
Preparing VAT returns and registration/de-registration forms for clients, while also reviewing compliance tasks completed by colleagues.
Communicating with HMRC regarding any queries related to our compliance activities.
Conducting VAT reviews as part of our auditing process.
Delivering high-quality work and adhering to deadlines.
Demonstrating strong client service skills, the ability to work independently, collaborate in a team, and negotiate effectively.
Possessing excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

Qualifications and Experience:

Between 4 and 6 years of total experience
UK VAT experience is advantageous
Previous experience of a professional services environment and dealing with HMRC would be an advantage
Previous experience of managing a portfolio of clients would be an advantage
Experience of providing VAT compliance work is required
Occasional advisory work required
Microsoft Office experience required (particularly Excel)

Salary:

Between R42 000 and R54 000 CTC per month (depending on experience and qualifications)


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