2026 Tax Trainee_SAIT

• Assist the tax team with preparation and submission of tax returns for individuals,partnerships, corporations, and trusts
• Preparation of first, second and third provisional returns
• Calculation of tax liabilities and finalisation of income tax
• Payroll tax
• VAT returns, registrations, and opinions
• Identifying tax risks for audits on a multi-disciplinary basis
• Support in conducting tax audits and investigations, liaising with tax authorities as necessary
• Draft response to SARS queries
• Write tax opinions and reports
• Demonstrate ethics and professional conduct in a tax environment
• Register taxpayers and finalise income tax, payroll tax and VAT returns in a private tax practice
• Draft memorandum and formulate responses to Alternative Dispute Resolutions
• Write tax opinions related to tax disputes, business models and investment and estate planning
• Draft VDP Applications
• Participate in research and analysis of tax legislation, regulations, and case law to ensure accurate and up-to-date tax advice
• Collaborate with senior tax professionals to identify tax planning opportunities and potential risks for clients
• Draft articles
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities to enhance technical skills and industry knowledge

• Senior Certificate and relevant B.Com degree
• Applicants must have completed or still studying towards their B.com Honours degree specializing in Taxation or equivalent
• Sound Knowledge of the Tax legislation and Tax law

• Excellent communications and listening skills
• Professionalism
• Strong client orientation
• Attention to detail
• Creative yet organised
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure achieving reporting deadlines
• Task driven and delivery focused
• Socially aware and able to work as part of a diverse team
• Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working
• Ability to work with all levels within an organization

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