Tax Practitioner (Individuals and Trusts) – Permanent

Returns, assessments and objections all land on your desk at a fiduciary and trust company in Roodepoort. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Roodepoort; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Check SARS assessments and flag errors to clients
• Track filing season deadlines and send reminders to clients
• Register clients for income tax, VAT and PAYE
• Prepare and submit ITR12, ITR14 and ITR12T returns on SARS eFiling
• Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time

• At least 2 years of SARS eFiling experience
• Degree or diploma in accounting or tax
• Working knowledge of the Income Tax Act and VAT Act
• Neat, careful and organised with client documents

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

• Paid controlling body subscription
• Flexible hours outside filing season
• Bonus at the end of filing season

• 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.