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Tax Practitioner (Individuals and Trusts)

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Thohoyandou, Limpopo

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 Thohoyandou. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

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

What your day looks like

Check SARS assessments and flag errors to clients
Advise on deductions such as retirement contributions and home office claims
Prepare VAT201 returns and review input tax claims
Register clients for income tax, VAT and PAYE
Respond to SARS verification letters and upload documents on time
Keep client tax files complete for five years
Apply for tax clearance and tax compliance status PINs

You'll need

Working knowledge of the Income Tax Act and VAT Act
Comfortable handling tax season overtime
Clear writing for SARS letters and objections
Degree or diploma in accounting or tax

Nice if you have

Experience with trusts, estates and capital gains tax
Postgraduate diploma in tax

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your own tax compliance status PIN, as firms check it, proof of registration as a tax practitioner plus certified tax or accounting qualification.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Thohoyandou; 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.

Before you hit apply

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.