Senior Tax Admin – Urgently needed

JVR Software; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group life insurance

Disability cover

Annual leave: 18 days

Job summary

Career Connect (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng seeks a Senior Tax Administrator to manage tax returns and SARS correspondence for clients in a busy chartered accountancy setting. You will liaise with clients on tax matters, review assessments, and lodge objections when needed.

The role is office-based in Bedfordview with opportunities for client visits. The ideal candidate has SARS eFiling experience, proficiency in Word/Excel, and is pursuing or has a Commerce/Accounting or taxation qualification.

Qualifications

• SARS eFiling experience and basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills are essential.
• GreatSoft Tax experience is preferred.
• Completed or partial studies towards a Commerce or Accounting degree, or a recognised Taxation degree, are advantageous.
• Own dedicated transport is required. Candidates must live within 30 km of Bedfordview and be available for occasional client visits.
• Approved client travel is reimbursed at R4.95 per km.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tax returns across all tax types.
• Liaise with clients regarding their tax affairs.
• Review assessments and prepare responses to SARS verification requests.
• Lodge objections to assessments and submit requests for remission of penalties.
• Manage deadlines and complete work within agreed time budgets.

Skills

SARS eFiling

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

GreatSoft Tax

Education

Commerce or Accounting degree (advantage)

Tools

GreatSoft Tax

Job description

Employer Career Connect (Pty) Ltd Location Gauteng Job type Other Finance/Accounting Salary 25000 Posted 10 Nov 2026

Senior Tax Administrator | Bedfordview, Gauteng R25,000 - R35,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience. The package includes group life and disability cover. This is an office-based role.

Senior Tax Administrator for a firm of chartered accountants in Bedfordview. You'll manage tax returns and SARS correspondence across all tax types and work directly with clients on tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tax returns across all tax types.
• Liaise with clients regarding their tax affairs.
• Review assessments and prepare responses to SARS verification requests.
• Lodge objections to assessments and submit requests for remission of penalties.
• Manage deadlines and complete work within agreed time budgets.

Requirements

• SARS eFiling experience and basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills are essential.
• GreatSoft Tax experience is preferred.
• Completed or partial studies towards a Commerce or Accounting degree, or a recognised Taxation degree, are advantageous.
• Own dedicated transport is required. Candidates must live within 30 km of Bedfordview and be available for occasional client visits. Approved client travel is reimbursed at R4.95 per km.

Leave18 days of annual leave, plus two days of study leave per relevant undergraduate module on the first attempt.

Email your detailed CV with the subject Senior Tax Administrator Bedfordview/JM