Accounting and Tax Assistant

Recruiter:

Red Ember Recruitment

Job Ref:

644624000029621022

Date posted:

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Location:

Benoni, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

An established accounting and taxation practice based in Benoni, East Rand is seeking a motivated, organised and detail-oriented Accounting and Tax Assistant to join its team.

The successful candidate will support bookkeeping, tax administration, client correspondence and general practice administration while working closely with senior accountants and tax practitioners. This role is ideal for someone with accounting practice experience who is eager to develop their knowledge of bookkeeping, taxation and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate bookkeeping records using QuickBooks, Sage, Xero or similar accounting software.
Process bank transactions, invoices, receipts, payments and expenses.
Perform bank, debtor, creditor and general ledger reconciliations.
Assist with management accounts, accounting schedules and financial reporting.
Support the preparation and submission of individual, company and trust tax returns.
Assist with provisional tax, VAT reconciliations and VAT201 preparations.
Monitor SARS eFiling correspondence, assessments, verifications and deadlines.
Draft professional client and SARS correspondence.
Assist with CIPC annual returns, beneficial ownership records and statutory administration.
Maintain client files, FICA documentation and compliance records.
Assist with client billing, statements and general administrative support.

Requirements

Matric, preferably with Accounting or Mathematics.
Qualification or studies in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Taxation advantageous.
Approximately 5 years' experience in bookkeeping, taxation or accounting support.
Previous experience within an accounting or tax practice highly advantageous.
Working knowledge of SARS eFiling, VAT and tax administration.
Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, Xero or similar accounting software.
Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.

Key Competencies:

Strong numerical and reconciliation skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Professional communication and client service skills.
Good organisational and time management abilities.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Initiative, confidentiality and willingness to learn.

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