Junior Tax Clerk (Tax Season Contract)

You'll keep clients in good standing with SARS at a fiduciary and trust company in Johannesburg CBD. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Johannesburg CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Advise on deductions such as retirement contributions and home office claims
• Keep client tax files complete for five years
• Check SARS assessments and flag errors to clients
• Calculate IRP6 provisional tax for individuals and companies
• Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time
• Apply for tax clearance and tax compliance status PINs

• Working knowledge of the Income Tax Act and VAT Act
• Neat, careful and organised with client documents
• Clear writing for SARS letters and objections
• Degree or diploma in accounting or tax
• Comfortable handling tax season overtime
• At least 2 years of SARS eFiling experience

• Tax software experience such as TaxShop or CaseWare
• Customs and excise knowledge for import-export clients
• Experience with trusts, estates and capital gains tax

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

• Make sure your own tax affairs are up to date, as some firms check your compliance status before they appoint.
• Give an example of a SARS dispute you won or a verification you cleared; firms value real results.