Fedgroup is looking for a dedicated and detail-driven Tax Practitioner to support the day-to-day administration and compliance processes of our trust tax division. This role is ideal for someone who is figures-orientated, highly organised, and enjoys working through tasks independently and thoroughly.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and submitting trust tax returns (IT12T) via SARS eFiling - eFiling knowledge is essential
• Finalise figures once investment tax certificates are released in June, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Support the registration of new trusts with SARS, including gathering supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy, and coordinating signatures with the relevant signatory
• Maintain and organise documentation for SARS correspondence and compliance
• Track and follow up on outstanding submissions and SARS feedback
• Support provisional tax calculations and assist with relevant submissions
• Assist with ad hoc tax administrative support as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a registered Tax Practitioner
• Must have experience working with deceased estates
• Must have experience with trust tax administration
• National Diploma or Certificate in Tax, Accounting, or related field
• 2-4 years' experience in tax administration or SARS processes
• Proven experience using SARS eFiling
• A basic understanding of trust taxation and related documentation processes will be advantageous
• Strong administrative and numerical skills

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in gathering, reviewing, and managing documents is critical
• Figures Orientated: Comfortable working with numbers and finalising financial figures
• High Work Ethic: Willing to take ownership and see tasks through with minimal oversight
• Task-Focused: Able to put their head down and complete detailed work efficiently
• Accountability: Manages workload responsibly and meets deadlines consistently
• Discretion: Handles confidential information with integrity
• Adaptability: Able to support various tax-related functions in a busy environment