Trust and Tax Accounting Administrator (JB5331)

Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Trust and Tax Accounting Administrator to join their dedicated team in Cape Town. This role involves managing SARS eFiling tasks, assisting with tax submissions, and ensuring trust compliance for high-net-worth clients. The ideal candidate will bring at least two years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of accounting principles. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a boutique firm that values detail-oriented professionals and offers a supportive environment for growth. If you are passionate about accounting and compliance, this position could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in trust and tax administration.
• Working knowledge of investment schedules and tax certificates.

Responsibilities

• Manage SARS eFiling tasks including tax registrations and returns.
• Prepare quotations and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

SARS eFiling

Trust tax registrations

Accounting administration

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Accounting/finance certificate or diploma

Job description

Trust and Tax Accounting Administrator (JB5331)

Location: Newlands, Cape Town (Office-based)

Salary: R17 000 - R22 000 CTC per month

Type: Permanent

Join a boutique fiduciary and accounting firm supporting high-net-worth clients. We are seeking a detail-oriented Trust & Tax Administrator to assist with accounting administration, tax submissions, and trust compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Completed Grade 12
2. Accounting/finance or bookkeeping certificate or diploma preferred
3. 2 or more years of experience in a similar role specific to trusts and tax administration
4. Working knowledge of investment schedules, bank statements, and tax certificates
5. SARS eFiling experience essential (including trust tax registrations and ITR12T submissions)

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Managing SARS eFiling tasks:
   1. Updating tax representatives for clients
   2. Registering new trusts, filing tax returns, and lodging objections
   3. Completing income tax registration forms for trusts and individuals, PAYE registration forms, and tax exemption forms
2. Preparing quotations for clients and communicating effectively with them
3. Sourcing required documents from clients and investment providers
4. Providing general administrative support to accountants and their clients

Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this stage. This will be requested later.

Important: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regretfully, we are unable to assist with fields outside of this scope. Details can be viewed on our website.

Additional Information:

• Equal Opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome; applications are considered based on requirements.
• Job Specifics: Requirements mirror the advertisement; duties may be adjusted for client needs.
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