Junior Tax Consultant

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Tax Consultant to join our professional accounting and tax practice. The successful candidate will assist with a broad range of individual and corporate tax compliance matters and will work extensively on SARS eFiling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and submission of Individual Income Tax Returns (ITR12)
• Preparation and submission of Company Income Tax Returns (ITR14)
• Preparation and submission of Provisional Tax Returns (IRP6)
• Preparation and submission of VAT201 returns
• Preparation of VAT reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Registration and activation of tax types on SARS eFiling
• Assisting with VAT registrations, Income Tax registrations and deregistrations
• Handling SARS correspondence, verification requests and supporting document submissions
• Assisting with Notices of Objection, Requests for Remission and Requests for Reasons
• Assisting with SARS disputes and follow-ups
• Tax Clearance Status / Tax Compliance Status applications
• Updating and maintaining taxpayer information on SARS eFiling
• Assisting with registered representative matters
• Reviewing SARS statements of account and identifying outstanding returns or balances
• Communicating with SARS and clients regarding outstanding tax matters
• Maintaining accurate tax files, supporting documentation and working papers
• General tax administration and compliance duties

Minimum Requirements:

• Basic understanding of South African taxation
• Familiarity with SARS eFiling
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and work on multiple client matters
• Willingness to learn and develop within the tax profession

Advantageous:

• Experience preparing ITR12, ITR14, IRP6 or VAT201 returns
• Experience dealing directly with SARS
• Knowledge of tax objections, remissions, verifications and dispute processes
• Previous experience within an accounting or tax practice

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is organised, professional and eager to develop a career in taxation. The position is suited to someone who enjoys working with SARS compliance, resolving tax-related queries and assisting clients with their tax affairs.

Work Location: In person