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)