Tax Accountant

Talent Sam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Accountant to deliver expert taxation services. In this role, you will ensure compliance with Australian tax regulations while preparing comprehensive financial statements and income tax returns. Your proficiency in manual bookkeeping and tools like Xero will be essential in managing client accounts effectively. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while contributing to a dynamic team that values precision and professionalism. If you are passionate about taxation and looking to make a significant impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in taxation services is required.
• Proficiency in manual bookkeeping and Xero is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert taxation services ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Prepare annual financial statements and income tax returns.

Skills

Taxation Services

Manual Bookkeeping

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

2+ years in professional services

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our client is a dynamic and professional Australian wealth management firm providing comprehensive taxation services to clients across various industries. We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert taxation services to clients, ensuring compliance with Australian tax regulations.
2. Perform manual bookkeeping, including debits and credits.
3. Prepare accurate and comprehensive annual financial statements.
4. Prepare income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and companies.
5. Utilize Xero for bookkeeping and accounting tasks.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional services firm providing taxation services.
2. Strong knowledge of manual bookkeeping, including debits and credits.
3. Proven ability to prepare annual financial statements.
4. Expertise in preparing income tax returns.
5. Proficiency in Xero is highly advantageous.
6. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
7. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
8. Availability to work at least 2 hours during Australian business hours (8 AM–6 PM AEST).