Tax & Accounting Assistant — Detail‑Driven & Client‑Focused

PTY; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking an Accounting and Tax Assistant to join a busy accounting practice. You will support bookkeeping, tax administration, client correspondence and practice administration while collaborating with senior accountants and tax practitioners.

Ideal candidates have about 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping, taxation or accounting support, and proficiency with common software such as QuickBooks, Sage or Xero.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years' experience in bookkeeping, taxation or accounting support.
• Experience in an accounting or tax practice is highly advantageous.
• Working knowledge of SARS eFiling, VAT and tax administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records using QuickBooks, Sage, Xero or similar accounting software.
• Process bank transactions, invoices, receipts, payments and expenses.
• Perform bank, debtor, creditor and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with management accounts, accounting schedules and financial reporting.
• Support the preparation and submission of individual, company and trust tax returns.
• Assist with provisional tax, VAT reconciliations and VAT201 preparations.
• Monitor SARS eFiling correspondence, assessments, verifications and deadlines.
• Draft professional client and SARS correspondence.
• Assist with CIPC annual returns, beneficial ownership records and statutory administration.
• Maintain client files, FICA documentation and compliance records.
• Assist with client billing, statements and general administrative support.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Tax administration

Accounting support

Education

Matric with accounting or mathematics

Accounting studies

Taxation studies advantageous

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Xero

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking an Accounting and Tax Assistant to join a busy accounting practice. You will support bookkeeping, tax administration, client correspondence and practice administration while collaborating with senior accountants and tax practitioners.

Ideal candidates have about 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping, taxation or accounting support, and proficiency with common software such as QuickBooks, Sage or Xero.