Junior Tax Administrator

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Junior Tax Administrator for an established Accounting and Auditing firm based in the Northern Suburbs of Pretoria to start in January 2027.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Tax or related field;
• Minimum 2 – 3 years’ tax administration experience within an accounting practice;
• Experience in managing a portfolio of clients;
• Strong knowledge of South African tax legislation;
• Must have own, reliable, transport and a valid SA driver’s license;
• Must be proficient in English and Afrikaans;
• Must have good communication skills, written and verbal, and pay strong attention to detail;
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines;
• Must have knowledge of tax compliance and SARS e-filing;
• Must be computer literate, including being proficient in Word and Excel;
• Greatsoft program knowledge;
• Liaising with clients (management and otherwise) regarding their day-to-day financial queries;
• Experience using - Sage, Pastel and QuickBooks (online and desk-top) accounting processing from cashbook to trial balance;
• Basic Xero package knowledge

• Prepare (including tax calculations) and submit Individual, Company and Trust Income Tax Returns, Dividend Tax Returns and Provisional Tax Returns;
• VAT calculations and the completion of VAT 201 returns (including pushing SARS payment to the necessary banks). Manage VAT reviews / audits;
• PAYE calculations (PAYE, UIF and SDL) and the completion of EMP201 returns including IRP5 reconciliations. Manage PAYE reviews / audits, submit UI19’s;
• Prepare (including calculations) and submit Workmen’s Compensation Fund Returns.
• Register and de-register clients for the various tax types, UIF at UIF and WCF/RMA;
• Attend SARS correspondence, queries, reviews and objections;
• Request tax directives and Tax Clearance Certificates;
• Adhere to deadlines to ensure timely submissions;
• Attend SARS appointments regarding outstanding matters
• Assist clients with tax related queries;
• Certain administrative duties (answering of phone and reception).
• Liaising with J&M management and co-workers
• Stay up to date with South African tax legislation changes.