Job Description

About the Role

A well-established accounting firm is seeking an experienced

Senior Tax Consultant

to join our Durban team. The ideal candidate will have strong, hands-on experience in an accounting practice environment, excellent technical tax knowledge, and the ability to independently manage a portfolio of diverse clients.

Key Responsibilities

Complete and submit tax returns for corporate, individual, and trust clients Review Annual Financial Statements and tax computations Handle VAT, PAYE, provisional tax, dividends tax, and capital gains submissions Manage tax audits, objections, verifications, and SARS correspondence Assist clients with tax advice, research, and tax opinions Apply for tax clearance certificates and international transfer approvals Update client records and ensure full tax compliance Liaise professionally with clients and internal teams Support with debt compromises, payment plans, and deregistrations Maintain excellent documentation and meet strict deadlines

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or related field Registered Tax Practitioner (or eligible to register) 5+ years experience within an accounting firm in a tax-focused role Solid knowledge of the Income Tax Act, SARS procedures, and tax systems Strong experience working on SARS eFiling (required) Experience with GreatSoft (advantageous) SAIT/SAIPA/SAICA Articles completed or in progress (advantageous) Proven practical experience dealing with SARS audits, queries, notices, and objections Competent in Excel and tax research
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: R35000,00 - R60000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

What is your current or most recent CTC? What is your notice period/availability?
Education:

Bachelors (Required)
Experience:

taxation (corporate & individual): 5 years (Required) accounting firm: 3 years (Required) SAIT/SAIPA/SAICA articles: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Registered Tax Practitioner (Required)
Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 2026/01/01