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Junior Tax Clerk (Tax Season Contract)

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

R31 250 – R43 250/month

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Job Description

You'll keep clients in good standing with SARS at a financial planning practice in Durban Central. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Durban Central. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What you'll actually do

Prepare and submit ITR12, ITR14 and ITR12T returns on SARS eFiling
Keep client tax files complete for five years
Advise on deductions such as retirement contributions and home office claims
Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time
Draft objections and appeals with supporting schedules
Track filing season deadlines and send reminders to clients
Prepare VAT201 returns and review input tax claims

Must-haves

Neat, careful and organised with client documents
Degree or diploma in accounting or tax
Comfortable handling tax season overtime
Clear writing for SARS letters and objections
Working knowledge of the Income Tax Act and VAT Act

Extra points for

Customs and excise knowledge for import-export clients
Experience with trusts, estates and capital gains tax

What you get

CPD hours paid by the firm
Bonus at the end of filing season
Paid controlling body subscription
Flexible hours outside filing season

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Durban Central really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified tax or accounting qualification, proof of registration as a tax practitioner plus your own tax compliance status PIN, as firms check it.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

List your tax practitioner number and controlling body in the first line of your CV.
Make sure your own tax affairs are up to date, as some firms check your compliance status before they appoint.