Assistant VAT and Tax Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CFA021064/OP

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

550 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to grow into the world of taxation? If yes, a global retail and marketing organization is looking for a motivated and goal-orientated Assistant Tax & VAT Accountant to support their finance team and help deliver worldâclass tax compliance and reporting. If this is you, apply now.

POSITION INFO:

This role involves:
Assisting with compliance across all tax types (including checking Income Tax Assessments, drafting objections to SARS, and managing Provisional tax returns)
Compiling and reconciling monthly input and output VAT reports ensuring meticulous accuracy before submission
Accurately and timeously complete and submit VAT returns, related payments, and ensure monthly accounting entries are flawless
Handling all enquiries from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) efficiently
Engaging with internal teams to facilitate effective VAT risk management and overall tax efficiency

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 3-5 years tax experience
Experienced working in complex structures
Problemâsolving skills
Ability to work with recurring tax deadlines
Team collaboration skills
Strong numerical accuracy

Qualification:
BCom Accounting
SAIPA Articles + SAIT (advantageous)

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