Tax Accountant

A well-established accounting firm on the Garden Route is seeking a skilled Tax Accountant to join their professional team. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong technical tax knowledge and hands-on experience in managing individual tax portfolios. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring tax compliance, providing expert tax advice, and maintaining high-quality client relationships

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, calculate, and submit personal income tax returns accurately and efficiently, addressing and resolving any related client or SARS queries.
  
• Handle SARS verifications for individual taxpayers, including documentation submission and follow-ups.
  
• Prepare and submit requests for various tax directives (e.g., retirement, severance, lump-sum, etc.).
  
• Engage directly with SARS to manage client matters, respond to tax queries, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.
  
• Maintain up-to-date and well-organized tax records and client documentation for audit readiness and internal compliance.
  
• Conduct thorough tax research, staying abreast of changes in South African tax laws, SARS regulations, and industry best practices.
  
• Submit applications for AIT (Approval for International Transfers) and assist with non-residency applications on behalf of clients.
  
• Support the directors and accounting team by providing assistance with ad hoc tax matters and strategic tax planning queries.
  
  

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant tax experience, specifically in
  individual income tax.
  
• Comprehensive understanding and practical
  knowledge of South African tax
  legislation, SARS procedures, and tax compliance frameworks.
  
• Proficiency in preparing and submitting various
  SARS tax documentation and navigating the eFiling system.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
  with a detail-oriented and accurate approach to work.
  
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with
  clients and SARS officials effectively.
  
• Ability to manage a portfolio of clients
  independently while delivering high levels of service and maintaining strong
  client relationships
  

Benefits