Senior Tax Consultant / Accountant

Catch Recruit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Catch Recruit seeks a Senior Tax Consultant / Accountant to deliver tax planning, compliance, and advisory services to clients. Responsibilities include preparing and analysing financial statements and tax returns, ensuring tax compliance, and collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize tax strategies.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting firm experience, with proficiency in CaseWare and Pastel, and must be willing to travel to clients.

Qualifications

• Tax planning, compliance and advisory services experience
• Preparation and analysis of financial statements and tax returns
• Experience in accounting firm environment (3-5 years) and SARS/e-filing familiarity

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio
• Produce monthly management reports
• Prepare financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors
• Submit income tax and VAT returns
• Attend SARS correspondence and e-filing issues
• Travel to clients as needed

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Advisory services

Financial analysis

Education

Accounting Degree or Higher Diploma

Completed Articles

Affiliations with SAICA/SAIPA/ACC/CIMA/SAIBA preferred

Tools

CaseWare

Pastel

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Tax Consultant / Accountant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide tax planning, compliance, and advisory services to clients. He/She will be responsible for preparing and analysing financial statements and tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. They will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities. The ideal candidate must have 3 - 5 years’ experience in an accounting firm.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
• Produce monthly management reports.
• Full accounting function to trial balance.
• Draft annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors on CaseWare.
• Provide advice on all tax and accounting matters.
• Experience with e-filing.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and companies, VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies, and trusts.
• Attend to all SARS correspondence.
• File notices of objections and suspension of debt on e-filing.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner.
• Willing to travel to clients.

Minimum Requirements

• Accounting Degree or Higher Diploma (non-negotiable).
• Completed Articles.
• Affiliations to SAICA, SAIPA, ACC, CIMA, and SAIBA are preferred.
• Working Pastel Experience and knowledge.
• Knowledge of CaseWare and Pastel is imperative.
• At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment.
• Own Vehicle and valid driver’s license.

If you meet the above qualifications and are passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals, we encourage you to apply.