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Tax Practitioner (Individuals and Trusts)

How2Apply Talent Network

Pretoria West, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

R26 000 – R36 000/month

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Job Description

Returns, assessments and objections all land on your desk at an import and export trading house in Pretoria West. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Pretoria West, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time
Draft objections and appeals with supporting schedules
Advise on deductions such as retirement contributions and home office claims
Apply for tax clearance and tax compliance status PINs
Prepare VAT201 returns and review input tax claims
Track filing season deadlines and send reminders to clients

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

Experience with trusts, estates and capital gains tax
Tax software experience such as TaxShop or CaseWare

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: 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 Pretoria West; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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