Tax Administrator - Dunkeld West

Dixie Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Tax Administrator to provide tax and administrative support. The ideal candidate will manage tax documentation, prepare returns, and assist the Director with correspondence and travel arrangements. This role requires strong bookkeeping skills and proficiency in MS Office. Candidates must be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple deadlines effectively. This position offers exposure to a client-focused environment emphasizing integrity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping through to trial balance.
• Strong MS Office skills and general system proficiency.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process individual and provisional tax returns for clients.
• Manage the Director’s diary, correspondence, and travel arrangements.
• Gather, review, and validate all relevant tax documentation.

Skills

Tax administration

Bookkeeping

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification

Job description

TAX ADMINISTRATOR - Johannesburg

Our client, a professional services business within the wealth management sector, is looking to appoint an experienced Tax Administrator to provide tax and administrative support to a senior Director. This role will suit a highly organised individual who is comfortable working with private clients, handling sensitive financial information, and managing multiple deadlines with precision.

The position combines hands-on tax administration with day-to-day executive support and requires someone who is process-driven, reliable, and service orientated.

Role Overview

Tax & Compliance Duties

• Prepare and process individual and provisional tax returns for clients.
• Gather, review, and validate all relevant tax documentation, including income schedules and certificates.
• Draft tax calculations and coordinate approvals prior to submission.
• Lodge returns via SARS eFiling and manage follow-ups through to completion.
• Maintain tax compliance for individuals and deceased estates.
• Attend to SARS correspondence, queries, objections, and disputes.
• Set up and maintain accurate client profiles and eFiling records.
• Provide regular progress updates to clients and internal stakeholders.

Director Support & Office Administration

• Manage the Director’s diary, correspondence, and travel arrangements.
• Compile reports, presentations, and meeting documentation.
• Coordinate meetings and ensure all logistics and materials are in place.
• Maintain structured filing systems and client databases.
• Handle inbound calls and provide general office and administrative assistance.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification.
• Proven experience in bookkeeping through to trial balance.
• Strong MS Office skills and general system proficiency.
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.

This role offers exposure to a professional, client-focused environment where accuracy, integrity, and consistency are key.