Senior Tax Clerk - Cape Town

Hire Resolve; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading auditing and accounting firm is seeking a dedicated Senior Tax Clerk in Sunningdale, Cape Town. The role involves tax return submissions, addressing SARS queries, and managing a small team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Finance or Taxation, expertise in SARS EFiling, and familiarity with South African tax laws. This is a full-time, office-based position offering competitive pay and benefits according to experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Finance or Taxation.
• Experience with SARS EFiling and Easyfile is required.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills are essential.
• Sage and Xero advantageous.
• Knowledge of SA VAT & Tax laws.
• Experience with GreatSoft Tax advantageous.
• SAIPA/SAICA articles advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Completion and submission of income tax returns for individuals, companies, and trusts.
• Attend SARS meetings as the company representative.
• Manage a Team.
• Address SARS queries on the above items.
• Lead and manage a small team (1–2 staff).

Skills

Degree in Finance/Taxation

Fluent on SARS EFiling and Easyfile

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Knowledgeable of South African VAT & Tax laws

Experience in GreatSoft Tax

SAGE & Xero advantageous

SAIPA or SAICA articles advantageous

Education

Degree in Finance/Taxation

SAIPA or SAICA articles advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAGE

Xero

GreatSoft Tax

Job description

Hire Resolve is seeking a dedicated and driven Tax Professional to join a full-time position that has become available for a Senior Tax Clerk at our client's Auditing and Accounting firm in Sunningdale, Cape Town. The candidate will have the following responsibilities, and must meet the following minimum requirements:

Qualifications, skills, and experience

• Degree in Finance/Taxation
• Fluent on SARS EFiling and Easyfile
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Sage & Xero advantageous
• Knowledgeable of South African VAT & Tax laws.
• Experience in GreatSoft Tax (advantageous)
• SAIPA or SAICA articles advantageous

Responsibilities

• Completion and submission of income tax returns for individuals, companies, and trusts
• Completion, submission, and follow-up of objections (SARS)
• Attend SARS meetings as company representative.
• Address SARS queries on all the above
• Manage a Team

Personal Attributes

• Personable
• Initiative-taking
• Organized

Lines of Communication

• The Senior Tax Clerk reports to the Audit Manager as well the Practice Partner. They collaborate closely with employees across the different departments
• Team of 1-2 staff report to this role

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time, office-based position with standard working hours, Monday to Friday. The Senior Tax Clerk typically works in an office environment and may be required to occasionally work beyond regular hours to address urgent matters or accommodate special projects

Benefits

Hire Resolve's client offers a competitive salary and benefit structure for this opening dependent on experience and skills.

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