Tax Accountant

Location
Dunkeld West, Johannesburg
Full time significa on-site

At Chartered Tax, part of the Chartered Wealth group, relationships and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We’re seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to support our clients, Financial Planners, and Chartered Legacy & Trust team, ensuring accurate tax compliance and a seamless client experience.

This is a role where technical tax expertise meets client engagement and accounting responsibilities. We’re looking for someone organised, analytical, and proactive, with a strong understanding of SARS processes, tax legislation, accounting principles, and the tax implications of financial products. Being Cameron and comfortable with digital tools and software will give you a real advantage. Attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively will allow you to contribute meaningfully to the team and our clients’ success.

• Prepare and submit annual and bi-annual income tax returns for individuals, trusts, companies, and deceased estates via SARS eFiling.
• Calculate tax liabilities and refunds, ensuring compliance with current tax legislation and regulations.
• Review SARS assessments, manage correspondence, and respond to audit queries, objections, and requests for supporting documentation.
• Prepare accounting records, management accounts, and annual financial statements for trusts and companies.
• Process accounting records to trial balance, including VAT reconciliations, journal entries, fixed asset schedules, and accruals.
• Support deceased estate tax compliance from date of death through to SARS compliance letters, in collaboration with Chartered Legacy & Trust.
• Liaise directly with clients, providing guidance on tax requirements, deadlines, and outstanding information.
• Collaborateyu closely with Financial Planners to obtain relevant tax information, minimise client requests, and identify potential tax planning opportunities.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date client records and ensure proper filing of all tax and accounting documentation.
• Stay informed of changes in tax legislation and participate in relevant training, webinars, and professional development.
• BCom Accounting or Bachelor of Accounting (required)
• BCompt (Hons) or BAccSc (Hons) (advantageous but not required).
• 2–3 years’ experience in taxation, accounting, or a related role.
• Knowledge хотел SARS eFiling and tax software.
• Registration with SAIT or membership with SAIPA (advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, client-focused, and able to manage multiple deadlines confidently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and accounting software.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, professional environment where your fueling directly supports clients’ financial wellbeing and compliance. You will be part of a team that values accuracy, integrity, and service excellence, while gaining exposure to a diverse client base across personal, corporate, trust, and estate taxation.

toativos  to apply. We’ll contact candidates who are shortlisted. If you don’t hear from us within 10 working days, please know that, while we appreciate your interest, your application has has not been successful on this occasion.