Senior Uk Accounts & Tax Leader
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Tax Manager, Financial Reporting -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Tax Manager, Financial Reporting
Location: Durban, KZN
Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Market-Related
Industry: Accounting | Tax | Financial Services
About the Opportunity
Medical Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and highly skilled Tax Consultant to join their dynamic team.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a qualified accounting professional with 35 years'' experience within an accounting firm or accounting environment , who has strong technical knowledge of accounting and taxation and is confident managing a full accounting and tax portfolio.
The successful candidate will provide tax planning, compliance, and advisory services while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable tax legislation.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full accounting and tax function for an allocated portfolio of clients.
Perform the full accounting function through to trial balance.
Prepare monthly management reports.
Draft annual financial statements for:
Trusts
Prepare annual financial statements using Case Ware .
Provide professional advice on accounting and tax-related matters.
Tax & SARS Compliance
Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and companies.
Prepare and submit VAT returns for sole proprietors, companies, and trusts.
Manage and respond to SARS correspondence .
Submit notices of objection through eFiling where required.
Attend to suspension of debt applications on eFiling.
Ensure clients remain compliant with applicable tax laws and regulations.
Provide tax planning and advisory support to optimise tax strategies and minimise tax liabilities.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Communicate professionally with clients and external stakeholders.
Provide accurate and timely advice on accounting and tax matters.
Build and maintain strong professional client relationships.
Travel to clients when required.
Conduct all client interactions in a professional and service-focused manner.
Administration & Compliance
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
Ensure all work is completed accurately and within required deadlines.
Manage multiple client portfolios and priorities effectively.
Work under pressure while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
Accounting Degree or Higher Diploma Non-negotiable.
Completed Articles.
Minimum 35 years'' experience in an accounting firm or accounting environment.
Strong working knowledge and experience with Case Ware and Pastel imperative.
Practical experience with eFiling essential.
Working knowledge of accounting and tax legislation.
Experience with SARS correspondence and submissions.
Own reliable vehicle.
Valid driver''s licence non-negotiable.
Preferred
Affiliation or membership with one or more of the following will be advantageous:
SAICA
SAIPA
ACC
CIMA
SAIBA
The ideal candidate will be:
Highly analytical and detail oriented.
Professionally presented and client focused.
Strong in accounting and taxation.
Able to manage a full client portfolio independently.
Deadline-driven and highly organised.
Able to work effectively under pressure.
Excellent at problem-solving and providing practical tax and accounting solutions.
Confident communicating with clients and external stakeholders.
Willing and able to travel to client sites when required.
Remuneration
Market-Related
Professional and dynamic working environment.
Opportunity for continued professional development and career growth.
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of accounting and tax clients.
Job Title: Senior Tax Consultant / Accountant
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Tax Consultant / Accountant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide tax planning, compliance, and advisory services to clients. He/she will be responsible for preparing and analysing financial statements and tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. They will work closely with internal teams, and external stakeholders to optimize tax strategies and minimize tax liabilities.
The ideal candidate must have 3 - 5 years experience in an accounting firm.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage full accounting and tax function portfolio.
- Produce monthly management reports.
- Full accounting function to trial balance.
- Drafting of annual financial statements for companies, trusts, and sole proprietors on Case Ware .
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