77 Tax Assistant jobs in South Africa

We are looking for a Tax Assistant/ Junior Accountant to join a Tax/ Accounting Practice based in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town. This is a permanent position and you must have the convenience to work in the Bloubergstrand area as this is a full-time office-based position.

About the job and requirements:

• This is a specialized position, so Tax/ Accounting experience within a Tax or Accounting Practice is required.
• Preparing tax returns.
• SARS queries.
• Tax calculations.
• Payroll.
• Financial statements.
• SARS E-filing.
• Some knowledge of reconciliations but not necessarily required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R11 000,00 - R17 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

BDO Johannesburg has a vacancy for a Senior Tax Consultant within the Indirect Tax Team in the Tax Department. The incumbent will be reporting to the Indirect Tax Management.

The Senior Tax Consultant will be afforded the opportunity to lead project engagements in the team. This role will involve taking responsibility for the planning and execution / delivery of engagements, leading project to achieve building / maintaining client relationships while delivering on this.

In addition, the Senior Consultant will be expected to get involved with the day-to-day operations, which include (but are not limited to), functions such as:

• Assisting with all VAT Consulting related activities including, but not limited to, writing of VAT opinions, VAT reviews, VAT training, and WIP management.


• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.


• Assisting management in establishing the nature of clients' South African business activities and assessing the VAT implications pertinent thereto.


• Effectively driving the risk process associated with the VAT consulting environment in an attempt to avoid penalties and interest for clients.


• Executing the overall process associated with VAT consulting.


• Effective communication and liaison with SARS with regards to any VAT consulting-related matters.


• Assist with the developing of junior staff both from technical and soft skills perspective.


• Assisting BDO to achieve its financial targets driving the BDO brand, business development, technical tax competence and client service in line with BDO values.


• Interpreting and applying theoretical and industry knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of relevant legislation.


• Drafting technically correct opinions, advice and reports for review to be provided to clients.


• Gathering information from different sources by using effective research tools.


• Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.


• Adapting to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.


• Visiting clients to remediate tax issues and assist clients with SARS audits and queries.


• Overall WIP management such as preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.


• Producing accurate work and client deliverables to high technical standards.


• Microsoft office suite proficiency.

Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting / LLB


• BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation or HDip in Tax or VAT


• Advanced VAT certificate will be advantageous

Experience:

• 3 - 5 Years practical VAT consulting experience


• Strong VAT technical knowledge and practical experience


• Financial Services experience will be advantageous

Competencies:

• Excellent writing skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Leadership and supervising skills


• Continuous inclination and preparedness to improve technical and other abilities


• Ambitious to progress in a consulting environment


• High levels of interpersonal, presentation and communication skills


• High levels of ethical behaviour and adherence to principles and values

Job description

About Keystone Bookkeepers

Our mission is to allow entrepreneurs to focus on running their business while we empower them with financial management and meaningful insight to drive their bottom-line.

We are a rapidly growing cloud bookkeeping firm that leverages technology and automation to help us deliver timely and accurate financials to our customers.

About the Role

As a
US Tax Admin Assistant
, you will play a key role in supporting our U.S. tax team by managing client communication, organizing documentation, and assisting with various tax-related workflows. You'll work with cloud-based tools to streamline operations and ensure an exceptional client experience throughout tax season and beyond.

If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and have prior experience in U.S. tax administration or supporting U.S.-based professionals, this role is a great opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking team.

What Your Day to Day Will Look Like

• Prepare and send client
  engagement letters
• Manage
  client document intake
  and respond to
  information requests
• Communicate with clients and help
  schedule meetings
  during tax season
• Assist tax preparers by gathering additional info or setting up calls as needed
• Ensure timely and accurate
  delivery of tax returns
  to clients
• Process and manage
  client billing
• Use tools like Karbon, Ignition, and Calendly to manage workflows and scheduling
• Other
  ad hoc administrative tasks
  as required

What You Need to Succeed

• At least 2 years of experience in
  U.S. Income tax administration
  or supporting U.S.-based clients
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Direct client-facing experience, with proven ability to build strong professional relationships
• Proficiency with cloud-based tools (e.g.
  Karbon, Microsoft Office, Slack, Loom, Ignition, Calendly
  )
• With experience in client facing
• Excellent communication skills — both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Comfortable working
  independently
  and with a remote team
• Available to work a
  full-time schedule from 2 PM – 11 PM SAST
  (8 AM – 5 PM ET)
• Friendly, responsive, and service-oriented mindset

Why Join Us?

• Flexible, fully remote environment
• Competitive starting salary –
  R R 35,000/month,
  negotiable based on experience
• Opportunity to support a growing U.S. tax practice and develop professionally
• Work with modern, cloud-based systems and tools
• Collaborative team culture with room to grow as we expand our U.S. tax operations
• Paid time off (15 PTO, 5 sick days)
• Opportunity for professional growth through exposure to cutting-edge bookkeeping practices

If you're ready to step into a dynamic role supporting tax professionals and clients alike, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and be part of something exciting as we grow into the U.S. tax space

Our Recruitment Process

In addition to applying, to confirm you have a strong attention to detail, we ask you to do two things. If either of these items is missed, we will unfortunately reject your application.

Keystone Bookkeeper's favorite color is green. After you apply, please email us at

and let us know our favorite color along with a short paragraph as to why you would make an excellent addition to the team.

Our Values

• Always seek a better way
• Constantly ask yourself is there a better, more efficient way to do this? Can a process be improved? Can we make our client requests easier/more clear?
• Delight everyone we work with
• At our firm, we want each interaction, whether it be a co-worker, client or partner, to be a pleasurable one.
• Approach everything with humility
• Every person at our company is just as important as the next. Everyone should be able to speak their minds with respect and those on the other side should receive this feedback openly.
• Engage in open communication
• The cornerstone of a good team is how people communicate with one another. It is everyone's duty to provide pertinent information to who they're communicating with to help make everyone's lives easier.

Job Type
: Full-time

Pay: R20 000,00 - R35 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

1. How many years of experience do you have working with U.S. clients in an accounting or bookkeeping role?
2. How many years of experience do you have working in U.S. tax support or tax filing?
3. Could you please share your experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and the number of years you've utilized it?
4. Have you directly communicated with
   U.S. clients
   or
   local tax authorities
   about filings or compliance matters?

Experience:

• QBO: 1 year (Required)
• Bookkeeping: 2 years (Required)
• US Tax filing: 2 years (Preferred)

Role Purpose

The Assistant Tax Specialist will support the Tax Department in meeting tax compliance, reporting, and advisory requirements for multiple business entities within the group. The role involves working across direct and indirect taxes, providing technical input, and ensuring adherence to South African tax legislation and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve tax administration matters across South African entities.

• Assist in providing advice on indirect tax issues (including VAT and PAYE).

• Review VAT packs and related documentation for accuracy and compliance.

• Research and analyze tax implications of business transactions to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act, VAT Act, and Tax Administration Act.

• Prepare provisional, final income, and deferred tax computations for multiple group companies.

• Prepare and submit tax returns, handle SARS queries, and maintain a professional working relationship with tax authorities.

• Support the preparation of tax accounting and reporting under IFRS, including group-wide tax entries and reconciliations.

• Compile, analyze, and interpret financial data for management reporting, dashboards, and schedules.

• Address tax-related queries from internal stakeholders.

• Participate in ad-hoc tax projects and initiatives supporting the Tax function.

Education and Experience

• BCom in Accounting or equivalent qualification (essential).

• Postgraduate studies in Taxation (advantageous).

• 3–4 years’ experience in a tax environment, preferably within a corporate or consulting firm.

• Strong knowledge of South African tax legislation and IFRS.

• Advanced Excel proficiency.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpretation skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective both as an individual contributor and as part of a team.

• Self-motivated with good organizational and time-management skills.

• Proactive approach to learning and taking ownership of new tasks or projects.

Employment Equity

Applications from all suitably qualified candidates are welcome. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with Employment Equity objectives.

Discovery- Group Tax

Assistant Tax Specialist
About Discovery
Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Group Tax
The Group Tax Department is responsible for the Tax Strategy of Discovery. This encompasses the following functions:

• Responsible for tax planning, compliance, reporting throughout the group
• Provides technical advice to business to ensure compliance with existing and new legislation
• Responsible for tax calculations, tax return submissions, tax accounting and reporting
• Engaging with and managing relationships with SARS

About The Role
The successful candidate will be required to assist in meeting the tax compliance and reporting requirements for various companies within the group

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Resolve tax administration matters for the SA group
• Assist in the provision of advice regarding indirect tax matters (primarily VAT and PAYE) to the SA Group
• Assist in the review of VAT packs for the SA Group.
• Analyzing financial data, preparing informational reports, schedules and dashboards.
• Researching the tax consequences of business transactions to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act, VAT Act and Tax Administration Act.
• Liase with business in terms of their tax related queries in order to address them as required.
• Assist in drafting responses to SARS, maintain a healthy relationship with them by responding to queries efficiently.
• Preparing of provisional, final income and deferred tax computations of various companies within the group.
• Accounting and reporting on taxes in terms of IFRS, preparing and recording of group wide tax accounting entries, preparing reconciliations of various tax accounts.
• Preparing and submission of various tax returns and resolving any related tax queries.
• Performing ad-hoc tasks and projects to support the Group Tax team as required.

Education And Experience

• Bcomm (Accounting)
• Post graduate studies in taxation beneficial
• Excellent Excel knowledge
• Knowledge, understanding and application of South African tax legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS
• 3-4 years' experience in a tax department within a consulting firm or corporate, advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical, interpretation and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)
• Ability to cope with pressure and deadlines in a fast moving environment
• Ability to work in a team or alone
• Display tenacity by managing deadlines and stimulated by working in a pressurised environment.
• Ability to plan, organize and control own work effort
• Clear and concise organization and presentation of work
• Be willing to learn and take on new projects with direction from another member of the team

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

The Focus Group Sandton, South Africa 07 October 2025 Mid Full Time Market Related 3 years - 3 years Skills Adaptability Analytical Deadline Management IFRS Income Tax MS Excel Solving Problems Tax Compliance Tax Reporting Time Management Industries Corporate Governance Financial Services Taxation Job Description

Role Purpose

The Assistant Tax Specialist will support the Tax Department in meeting tax compliance, reporting, and advisory requirements for multiple business entities within the group. The role involves working across direct and indirect taxes, providing technical input, and ensuring adherence to South African tax legislation and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and resolve tax administration matters across South African entities.

Assist in providing advice on indirect tax issues (including VAT and PAYE).

Review VAT packs and related documentation for accuracy and compliance.

Research and analyze tax implications of business transactions to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act, VAT Act, and Tax Administration Act.

Prepare provisional, final income, and deferred tax computations for multiple group companies.

Prepare and submit tax returns, handle SARS queries, and maintain a professional working relationship with tax authorities.

Support the preparation of tax accounting and reporting under IFRS, including group-wide tax entries and reconciliations.

Compile, analyze, and interpret financial data for management reporting, dashboards, and schedules.

Address tax-related queries from internal stakeholders.

Participate in ad-hoc tax projects and initiatives supporting the Tax function.

Education and Experience

BCom in Accounting or equivalent qualification (essential).

Postgraduate studies in Taxation (advantageous).

3–4 years' experience in a tax environment, preferably within a corporate or consulting firm.

Strong knowledge of South African tax legislation and IFRS.

Advanced Excel proficiency.

Skills and Competencies

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpretation skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Effective both as an individual contributor and as part of a team.

Self-motivated with good organizational and time-management skills.

Proactive approach to learning and taking ownership of new tasks or projects.

Employment Equity

Applications from all suitably qualified candidates are welcome. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with Employment Equity objectives.

Business Unit: Discovery Central Services

Function: Tax

Date: 16 Sept 2025

Discovery- Group Tax

Assistant Tax Specialist

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Group Tax

The Group Tax Department is responsible for the Tax Strategy of Discovery. This encompasses the following functions:

• Responsible for tax planning, compliance, reporting throughout the group
• Provides technical advice to business to ensure compliance with existing and new legislation
• Responsible for tax calculations, tax return submissions, tax accounting and reporting
• Engaging with and managing relationships with SARS

About the role

The successful candidate will be required to assist in meeting the tax compliance and reporting requirements for various companies within the group

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Resolve tax administration matters for the SA group
• Assist in the provision of advice regarding indirect tax matters (primarily VAT and PAYE) to the SA Group

• Assist in the review of VAT packs for the SA Group.

• Analyzing financial data, preparing informational reports, schedules and dashboards.

• Researching the tax consequences of business transactions to ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act, VAT Act and Tax Administration Act.

• Liase with business in terms of their tax related queries in order to address them as required.
• Assist in drafting responses to SARS, maintain a healthy relationship with them by responding to queries efficiently.
• Preparing of provisional, final income and deferred tax computations of various companies within the group.
• Accounting and reporting on taxes in terms of IFRS, preparing and recording of group wide tax accounting entries, preparing reconciliations of various tax accounts.
• Preparing and submission of various tax returns and resolving any related tax queries.
• Performing ad-hoc tasks and projects to support the Group Tax team as required.

Education and Experience

• Bcomm (Accounting)
• Post graduate studies in taxation beneficial
• Excellent Excel knowledge
• Knowledge, understanding and application of South African tax legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS
• 3-4 years' experience in a tax department within a consulting firm or corporate, advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical, interpretation and problem solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)

• Ability to cope with pressure and deadlines in a fast moving environment

• Ability to work in a team or alone

• Display tenacity by managing deadlines and stimulated by working in a pressurised environment.

• Ability to plan, organize and control own work effort
• Clear and concise organization and presentation of work
• Be willing to learn and take on new projects with direction from another member of the team

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

• Processing receipts against individual member accounts in Clubmaster - posting bank statements daily
• Checking daily cash p reconciliations - verifying the audit report against Nedbank card machine receipts
• Processing daily cash-ups in Clubmaster, including necessary adjustments for any differences
• Checking credit notes and / or refunds - sometimes recording them and also ensuring that the required supporting documentation is on file and the transactions have been processed in system
• Monitoring the credit card control account to ensure it is clean
• Monitoring and sorting out the "over and unders" account - making sure it cancels out with the next day corrections, etc.
• Checking the reconciliation of Driving range tokens
• Ensuring all paperwork, forms, and signatures are on file for every journal, credit note, and refund
• Checking the processing of competition prizes against members or visitors spending accounts
• Reconciling Pastel and Clubmaster Debtors
• Checking receipts for the restaurant against invoices received for payment to the restaurant for the halfway house and functions
• Making sure the sales report and trial balance correspond - checking that the system is working correctly
• Where credit rounds need to be adjusted, getting the necessary explanation and signoffs and updating the clubmaster system
• Where credit rounds need to be adjusted, getting the necessary explanation and signoffs and updating the clubmaster system
• Taking responsibility for stock control to ensure processes are being followed and to order cleaning supplies and stationery when needed

Financial Assistant
Location: Pretoria
Type: Permanent | Finance Support

Organise. Capture. Support.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Financial Assistant to support invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting. If you’re accurate, reliable, and enjoy working with numbers, this is your chance to join a high-performing finance team.

About the Role
You’ll manage invoicing, reconciliations, and back-office finance functions across multiple currencies. The role also involves bookkeeping tasks, preparing financial documents, and supporting monthly reporting processes.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and process client invoices and credit notes (multi-currency)

• Assist with creditor reconciliations and allocations

• Perform basic bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations

• Support monthly financial reporting, including expense reports and asset list updates

• Assist with stock takes and document preparation for banks and institutions

• Provide general financial and administrative support

What You Bring

• Matric (essential)

• 3+ years’ relevant financial administration experience

• Advanced MS Excel; strong MS Word and Outlook

• Pastel / Sage Evolution (minimum 2 years’ recent experience)

• Tertiary financial qualification advantageous

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

• Professional, reliable, and team-oriented

What Success Looks Like
Accurate and timely invoicing, reconciliations, and financial support that strengthens the efficiency and accuracy of the finance team.