Tax Consultant

Overview

Remote position available for a tax consultant providing part-time tax compliance and planning support. The role supports individuals and small to medium-sized businesses with tax preparation, filings, and advisory.

Estimated hours: approximately 15 to 20 hours per month.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file individual tax returns (ITR12)
• Prepare and file company tax returns (ITR14)
• Manage payroll and VAT tax obligations, including EMP201, EMP501, and VAT201 submissions
• File annual returns and beneficial ownership submissions as needed
• Advise clients on personal and business tax planning strategies
• Ensure compliance with current SARS regulations and tax laws
• Respond to SARS correspondence, queries, and audits
• Review financial statements and supporting documents to determine tax treatment
• Communicate tax legislation updates to clients as applicable
• Liaise with clients to gather documentation and explain tax outcomes
• Provide general advisory on tax structuring and optimisation

Requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in tax consulting or accounting
• Proven experience handling personal and business tax for individuals, sole proprietors, and companies
• Thorough understanding of SARS eFiling, tax types (PAYE, VAT, Provisional Tax), and deadlines
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Engagement: part-time
• Estimated hours: approximately 15 to 20 hours per month

Location

• Remote