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Tax Compliance Officer (SARS Disputes)

How2Apply Talent Network

Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Finance & Accounting

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Job Description

You'll keep clients in good standing with SARS at a small tax practice in Newcastle. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

Track filing season deadlines and send reminders to clients
Check SARS assessments and flag errors to clients
Prepare and submit ITR12, ITR14 and ITR12T returns on SARS eFiling
Register clients for income tax, VAT and PAYE
Calculate IRP6 provisional tax for individuals and companies
Apply for tax clearance and tax compliance status PINs
Advise on deductions such as retirement contributions and home office claims

You'll need

Comfortable handling tax season overtime
Neat, careful and organised with client documents
At least 2 years of SARS eFiling experience
Clear writing for SARS letters and objections
Degree or diploma in accounting or tax

Helpful, not essential

Postgraduate diploma in tax
Tax software experience such as TaxShop or CaseWare

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified tax or accounting qualification plus proof of registration as a tax practitioner.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Newcastle.

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.

How to stand out

List your tax practitioner number and controlling body in the first line of your CV.
Give an example of a SARS dispute you won or a verification you cleared; firms value real results.