Tax administrator/Bookkeeper

Job overview

My client, a leading Accounting firm in Table View, Cape Town, is seeking a motivated and detailed individual to join their team as a Tax administrator/Bookkeeper.

 

Responsibilities (Your duties will include, but are not limited to)

Tax duties:

• Compilation and submission of tax returns, including tax calculations, assets and liabilities, and relevant tax schedules
• Prepare and send notices of tax payments to partner
• Follow up on outstanding refunds and assessments not yet finalised by SARS, and liaise with the relevant parties to expedite the process
• Act as the primary point of contact with SARS and resolve any tax related issues or enquiries
• Receive SARS e-mails and maintain a query register, ensuring all correspondence is appropriately recorded and addressed
• Preparation and submission of supporting documents to SARS
• Maintaining accurate records and adhering to regulatory requirements
• Appointments with SARS
• Registering entity’s representative with SARS
• Registering and deregistering clients for Income tax, VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL and Workmens Compensation
• Completion and submission of SARS disputes
• Keeping clients details up to date with SARS
• Application for Tax Clearance Certificates
• Adding clients to database

Bookkeeping duties:

• Processing for monthly bookkeeping clients
• Pastel processing up to Trial balance – cashbooks, bank reconciliations, debtors, creditors, petty cash and stock
• Drafting of monthly management accounts and reports
• VAT calculations and reconciliations
• Payroll calculations and reconciliations
• Preparation of statutory returns – VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL and Workmen’s Compensation
• Completion and submission of EMP501 reconciliations
• Assistance with statutory documents – CIPC
• Admin duties in office

Knowledge/Qualifications needed 

• Relevant degree/diploma – attach certificates, diplomas etc to your application
• Pastel experience essential
• Relevant working experience
• Computer literate
• SARS e-filing and e@syfile experience is essential
• Solid knowledge of SARS regulations, policies, procedures and turnaround times
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and SARS
• Experience in accounting desktop and cloud-based programmes
• Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work independently
• Must be neat, organised, punctual, hardworking and motivated
• Attention to detail is essential
• Good understanding of debits and credits and accounting principles
• Must have contactable references
• Produce work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional and organised

Salary

Market related

---