Tax Junior, Associate and Senior - Indirect Tax & Payroll (South Africa)

EY; Ebene; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Client exposure

VAT expertise

Career progression

Fast-paced environment

Job summary

EY Mauritius is seeking a Tax Junior, Associate or Senior to support South African clients in Indirect Tax and Payroll. You'll handle VAT compliance, payroll tax processing, and client service in a fast-paced environment.

Work involves preparing VAT returns, payroll submissions, and maintaining audit-ready records, with structured learning and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT returns in line with SARS requirements
• Perform VAT reconciliations, including input/output VAT analysis
• Manage monthly payroll tax compliance, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL submissions
• Ensure timely e-filing submissions and payments to SARS
• Review and validate client data (AR/AP schedules, payroll inputs)
• Handle tax registrations, deregistrations, and amendments
• Support SARS queries, verifications, and audits
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to resolve queries and ensure accurate reporting
• Maintain proper documentation and audit-ready working papers

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Job description

Tax Junior, Associate and Senior - Indirect Tax & Payroll (South Africa)

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: 6 Oct 2026

Requisition ID: 1749438

Location: Mauritius (supporting South African clients)

Service Line: Indirect Tax & Payroll Compliance

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Indirect Tax and Payroll team, supporting South African clients. The role involves end-to-end VAT compliance, payroll tax processing, and client service delivery in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review VAT returns in line with SARS requirements
• Perform VAT reconciliations, including input/output VAT analysis
• Manage monthly payroll tax compliance, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL submissions
• Ensure timely e-filing submissions and payments to SARS
• Review and validate client data (AR/AP schedules, payroll inputs)
• Handle tax registrations, deregistrations, and amendments
• Support SARS queries, verifications, and audits
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to resolve queries and ensure accurate reporting
• Maintain proper documentation and audit-ready working papers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

• Exposure to a wide portfolio of South African and international clients
• Opportunity to develop expertise in VAT and payroll compliance
• Structured learning and career progression
• Collaborative and fast-paced working environment

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