Tax Administrator

SUMMARY:
Fast growing Accounting company based in Bedfordview is looking for a Tax Administrator to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance & Submissions

• Prepare and submit the following returns:
• Income Tax (ITR12, ITR14)
• Provisional Tax (IRP6)
• VAT201 returns
• EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations
• Monitor and manage SARS eFiling profiles.
• Ensure all submissions meet statutory deadlines.
• Maintain compliance calendars for all clients/entities.

1. SARS Correspondence & Queries

• Liaise directly with SARS regarding:
• Audits and verifications
• Notices of assessment
• Statement of account reconciliations
• Objections and appeals
• Draft and submit responses to SARS queries.
• Arrange SARS appointments where necessary.

1. Tax Administration & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate client tax records and supporting documentation.
• Upload and organize documents on internal systems.
• Reconcile tax accounts and statements to accounting records.
• Monitor outstanding tax debts and refunds.

1. Client Support

• Communicate tax payment amounts and deadlines to clients.
• Request supporting documents (bank statements, IRP5s, invoices, etc.).
• Provide basic explanations of assessments and tax calculations.

1. General Administrative Duties

• Maintain tax registers.
• Track objections, disputes, and payment arrangements.
• Assist senior tax consultants/accountants with calculations and reports.
• Ensure POPIA-compliant handling of confidential information.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance (advantageous)
• 2–3 years’ experience in a tax administration role
• Experience working on SARS eFiling
• Knowledge of South African tax legislation

• Strong attention to detail
• Deadline-driven
• Good understanding of tax compliance processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, Pastel)