Assistant Accountant

Reference: CFA021075-KR-1

Are you detail-driven, organised, and ready to contribute to a high-performing finance team?
We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant who communicates like a pro, loves accuracy, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings positivity to every interaction. If you enjoy working in a professional space with a touch of fun, we’d love to meet you!
Duties & Responsibilities

Job Description

Tax & VAT Support

• Assist with compliance across all tax types.

• Check Income Tax Assessments and draft objections to SARS.

• Manage Provisional Tax returns and support indirect tax processes.

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Prepare, compile, and reconcile monthly input and output VAT reports.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all reconciliations before submission.

• Capture and process monthly accounting entries.

Submission & Compliance

• Complete and submit VAT returns timeously.

• Manage related payments and ensure full compliance with SARS requirements.

• Keep up to date with tax and VAT legislation

SARS Engagement

• Handle all SARS queries professionally and within expected turnaround times

• Collaborate with internal teams to support audits and tax risk management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with finance colleagues to ensure overall accounting accuracy

• Participate in continuous process improvement

Skills & Experience

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise

• Strong verbal communication

• Effective planning and organisational skills

• A strong team player with a collaborative mindset

• Experience working in complex organisational structures

• 3–5 years tax and VAT experience

Qualification

• BCom Accounting (Required)

• SAIT Qualification

Contact

Kayla Reddy – kreddy@communicate.co.za with ref: CFA021075.

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