140 Tax Preparation jobs in South Africa

Overview

My client is a client-focused Trust and Investment Management company providing financial planning and investment advice and services to clients planning for, or already in, retirement. They offer a full range of financial services including investment & portfolio management, offshore financial services, trustee services, retirement planning, money market products, estate planning, tax services and wills. The new vacancy is within their tax and accounting service teams, at their offices in the Cape Town southern suburbs. The role has a dual focus and is responsible for trust tax and related tax compliance support, as well as individual tax compliance for individual taxpayers who are investment clients of the company. The ideal candidate will have experience managing a client‑facing tax practice with a minimum of 8+ years in this area.

Responsibilities

• Overall Tax and Accounting Services Compliance: review legislative changes and recommend changes in business operations, processes, and procedures for approval by Exco, RCC or the Executive Board.
• Manage key client allocations for a family group with complex tax matters.
• Oversee service level agreements and third‑party compliance requirements where clients source external tax and/or accounting services, where the client is an investment manager or professional trustee.
• Provide regular training and development opportunities for the in‑house team on statutory changes relevant to business operations.
• Assist advisory and fiduciary operations in new business initiatives to secure new investment and fiduciary clientele.
• Technical and specialist queries: assist advisory, fiduciary and consulting operations with specialist queries.
• Interface with a tax specialist and brief a tax attorney on tax dispute resolution measures.
• Lead and manage team members, report to Exco on operations and risk management, ensure commitments and deliverables are met, and communicate with clients and advisory/fiduciary teams in a timely manner.
• Provide back-up support for the team as required.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification: BCom (Accounting) or BCom Honours in Taxation or similar.
• Proven experience in managing a busy, client‑focused tax practice (8+ years preferred), including tax practice management and risk management experience.
• Completed accounting or auditing articles preferred.
• Computer literacy is essential, including advanced MS Excel and knowledge of relevant tax software/packages.
• Experience with bulk data uploads, data integrity controls and risk management with third parties.
• Fit and proper requirements, and professional credentials such as Registered Tax Advisor or Tax Practitioner in order.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Clean credit and criminal checks; valid, unendorsed driver’s licence and own vehicle are required.

Note: A half‑day or three‑quarter‑day work option may also be considered for this role.

Job details

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Financial Services and Investment Management

My client is a client-focused Trust and Investment Management company providing financial planning and investment advice and services to clients planning for, or already in their retirement years. They offer a full range of financial services including: Investment & Portfolio Management, Offshore Financial Services, Trustee Services, Retirement Planning, Local & Offshore Money Market, Estate Planning, Tax Services and Wills. They also offer their own Unit Trust funds to clients and attend to the accounting and administration of said unit trust internally.

This new vacancy has been created within their tax and accounting service teams, at their offices in the Cape Town southern suburbs. This role has a dual focus and is responsible for trust tax and related tax compliance support, as well as individual tax compliance for individual tax-payers who are also investment clients on the company. The role is ideally suited to applicants with previous experience in managing a client-focused tax practice, with a minimum of 8+ years' experience in this area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall Tax and Accounting Services Compliance:
• Review of legislative changes, and recommendation of changes in business operations, process flows and procedure, once approved at Exco, RCC or Executive Board
• Key client allocation for family group with complex tax matters
• Managing service level agreements and 3rd party compliance requirements, where client has sourced external tax and/ or accounting compliance services, where my client is investment manager or Professional Trustee
• Provide regular training and development opportunities for in-house team on statutory changes and development of relevance to business operations
• Assist advisory and fiduciary operations in new business initiatives to secure new investment and fiduciary clientele for the business
• Technical and Specialist queries:
• assist advisory, fiduciary and consulting operations with specialist queries
• interface with tax specialist and brief tax attorney on tax dispute resolution measures
• Management of team members, and accountable to Exco on operations reporting and risk management strategy, ensuring that team commitments and deliverables are met, and communication to clients and advisory and fiduciary team operations is timeously attended to
• Back up support for team within scope of role, as required.

Key requirements for applicants:

• Relevant tertiary qualification a necessity: B Com (Accounting) or B Com Honours in Taxation or similar
• Previous experience in managing a busy, client-focused tax practice
• Completed accounting or auditing articles preferred
• Computer literacy a necessity: including MS Excel (advanced); as well as relevant tax package knowledge and previous experience
• Previous experience in similar function preferred with proven track record (8+ years), including appropriate tax practice management and related risk management experience
• Previous experience of bulk upload, managing data integrity controls and risks with 3rd parties
• Fit and proper requirements all in order, and clear
• Registered Tax Advisor or Tax Practitioner, and all professional credentials in order
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills are all competency requirements
• Clean credit and criminal check, valid, unendorsed drivers' licence and own vehicle are required

PLEASE NOTE:
A half-day or three-quarter-day work option may also be considered for this role.

At Value-able Consulting, we're committed to empowering our clients with strategic financial insights. We're looking for a skilled and motivated Accounting and Tax Consultant to lead daily operations and deliver expert financial services. If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about excellence—this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and current financial legislation
• Analyse financial data and prepare management reports
• Partner with departments to support financial strategy and decision-making
• Prepare and review Annual Financial Statements
• Accurately submit client tax returns
• Provide professional secretarial services
• Deliver work with precision, speed, and accuracy
• Stay up to date with industry developments and regulatory changes

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
• SAIPA accreditation or eligibility is a strong advantage
• 2–5 years of experience in an accounting firm
• Proficient in Sage One, Pastel, Draftworx, CaseWare, and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Tax & Accounting Team Leader would be responsible for various client matters and administrative details as well as supervision and training of Trainee Accountants.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Systems and Technology
2. Employee Management
3. Retaining Clients
4. Business Growth
5. Business Operations

R25k - R27k ctc pm

Needed in a Large Accounting / Auditing Firm based in PTA East.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Tax & Accounting Team Leader would be responsible for various client matters and administrative details as well as supervision and training of Trainee Accountants.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Systems and Technology:
   1. DataGrows CRM is maintained with accuracy.
   2. Implement the latest technology to improve business practices.
   3. All employees are trained on systems and software throughout the business.
   4. Current systems are reviewed and improved.
2. Employee Management:
   1. Ensure employees are aligned with the company goals through revision of all work attended to by Trainee Accountants.
   2. Confirm monthly that all the employee timesheets are updated and submitted correctly.
   3. Improve employees on their client relations and services.
   4. Ensure that all employees are trained and that their logbooks are updated.
   5. Improve and maintain a great company culture.
   6. Conduct feedback sessions and ensure employee wellbeing is looked after.
3. Retaining Clients:
   1. Ensure client compliance relating to legislation.
   2. All retainer clients receive their Monthly Management Accounts.
   3. All client businesses receive a high value-added service from the company.
   4. Ensure minimal client complaints throughout the company.
4. Business Operations:
   1. All accounting related tasks are completed from processing to AFS.
   2. Payroll tasks are attended to regularly.
   3. CIPC matters and other statutory functions are completed.
   4. PAYE, UIF, SDL and IRP5 Recon ( ) submissions are done within the set deadline.
   5. SARS E-filing (VAT, PAYE, Income tax).
   6. Attend to SARS matters and tax returns for individuals and companies.
   7. Manage company audits without any reviews.
   8. Ensure that all relevant processes and feedback are done on a regular basis.
   9. Align the focus of employees to the focus of the practice.
   10. Utilize and follow all other practice management tools with care.

• Degree: BCOM Accounting
• Completed SAIPA Articles
• SAIPA Registered

Negotiable / depending on experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification a necessity: B Com (Accounting) or B Com Honours in Taxation or similar
• Previous experience in managing a busy, client-focused tax practice
• Completed accounting or auditing articles preferred
• Computer literacy is a necessity: Including MS Excel (advanced) as well as relevant tax package knowledge and previous experience
• Previous experience in a similar function, with proven track record (8+ years) ,including appropriate tax practice management and related risk management experience
• Previous experience of bulk upload, managing data integrity controls and risks with third parties
• Fit and proper requirements all in order, and clear
• Registered Tax Advisor, or Tax Practitioner, and all professional credentials in order
• Ability to work independently, and meet deadlines, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Clear credit and criminal check, valid, unendorsed drivers' licence and own vehicle are required

An exciting opportunity for a seasoned tax professional to lead a high-impact team in a trusted financial services environment.

A well-established, client-focused financial services company based in Southern Suburbs, Cape Town is seeking a Tax and Accounting Services Manager. This is a permanent, on-site role ideal for someone, who thrives on complexity, enjoys developing people, and wants to make a tangible difference to clients' financial well-being.

About the role:

• This position leads the delivery of both trust and individual tax services - ensuring compliance, driving operational efficiency, and contributing to strategic planning. The successful candidate will play a key role in technical advisory support, stakeholder engagement, and the leadership and development of a skilled internal team.

What you'll be doing:

• Overseeing tax compliance for both individual and trust clients, including complex family structures
• Advising internal teams on legislative updates and process improvements
• Managing third-party service providers and ensuring alignment with service-level agreements
• Providing technical support on tax disputes and coordinating with external tax specialists
• Developing and mentoring internal team members on regulatory and compliance matters
• Collaborating with advisory and fiduciary teams to support new business initiatives

What we're looking for:

• Holds a BCom(Accounting) or BCom Honours in Taxation (essential)
• Brings a minimum of 8 years' experience in managing a client-facing tax function
• CA(SA) - preferred
• Registered Tax Practitioner or Advisor with all credentials in good standing
• Strong attention to detail, deadline-driven, and experienced in risk and data integrity management

What's in it for you:

• A trusted, professional environment with meaningful client engagement
• The opportunity to lead a respected function within a growing business
• A values-driven team culture focused on integrity, trust, and long-term relationships
• Real impact and visibility across advisory and fiduciary functions

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