Tax Secretary - Sandton - Legal

AGC Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Tax Secretary to join their dynamic Tax Department. In this pivotal role, you will support legal professionals by managing diaries, handling communications, and organizing travel arrangements. Your exceptional organizational skills will ensure that the office runs smoothly, while your proficiency in MS Suite will be essential for drafting documents and preparing presentations. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you thrive under pressure and are passionate about delivering high-quality support, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a PA or Secretary in a legal environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary, calls, and messages for professionals.
• Draft documents and maintain an organized filing system.
• Handle travel bookings and prepare presentations.

Skills

PA / Secretary experience

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Basic Excel knowledge

FileSite knowledge

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Tools

MS Suite

FileSite

Job description

A vacancy has arisen in the Tax Department for a Tax Secretary for our client, a Big Law firm based in Sandton.

Tax Secretary – Sandton - Legal

Requirements:

• More than 3 years experience as a PA / Secretary
• Excellent knowledge of MS Suite (more specifically MS Word and PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge on FileSite (advantageous)
• Ability to multi-task
• Take initiative and be diligent
• Must be well-organized and conscientious
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent client relationship and management skills
• Ability to work in a team

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Strong administration and organizational skills in order to manage professionals' practices (diary management, answering telephone calls, and tracking messages in the absence of the professionals)
• Drafting standard form documents (e.g., engagement letters)
• Incorporating amendments to documents
• Management of files, filing relevant documents, maintaining an organized filing system
• General office and personal administration for Directors
• Managing local and international travel bookings, travel documents, and accommodation for Directors
• Maintaining annual registrations with professional bodies
• Monitoring and updating professional social media
• Liaising with postgraduate students and university faculty administration
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and lecture slides