Half-day Tax Consultant

Positioned within an established boutique wealth management firm offering discretionary investment management and independent financial advisory services, this part-time, half-day role is critical for driving compliance, managing complex SARS interactions, and developing a sustainable tax practice. This hybrid position requires an initial three-month office-based integration period, transitioning thereafter into a structured arrangement of two days remote and three days in-office per week. The successful candidate will take immediate ownership of servicing an existing client base while strategically expanding client relationships to foster the long-term growth of the firm's tax division. Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance & Submission: Prepare and submit high-quality individual, company, trust, and other applicable tax returns while ensuring strict adherence to South African tax legislation. Provisional Tax Management: Oversee and manage accurate provisional tax calculations and timely submissions. SARS Liaison & Dispute Resolution: Act as the primary point of contact with SARS, expertly handling queries, verifications, audits, objections, appeals, and comprehensive dispute resolution matters. Advisory & Consulting: Provide practical, high-level tax consulting services and clear advice to individuals, trusts, and corporate clients. Tax Planning & Optimisation: Review client financial positions systematically to identify innovative, compliant tax planning opportunities. Practice Growth & Development: Nurture existing client relationships and identify cross-selling or service expansion opportunities to grow the firm's dedicated tax practice. Requirements SA Citizen, Driver's License with own transport A relevant tertiary qualification specialising in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or a related commercial discipline. 5 years of practical, post-qualification taxation experience, specifically within a professional services or wealth management environment. Current, active registration as a Tax Practitioner in good standing with a recognised controlling body (e.g., SAIT, SAICA, SAIPA). Demonstrated track record of managing complex SARS administration, audits, objections, and legal appeals directly. Deep, up-to-date knowledge of South African tax legislation and statutory processes. Exceptional verbal and written UK English communication skills, with a proven ability to explain complex technical tax concepts to clients simply. MS office Suite, Google Suite, SARS eFiling / e@syFile experienced Benefits Environment: A collaborative, professional, and technical environment within a highly regarded financial services firm. Growth: An autonomous opportunity to help build, shape, and profit from an expanding division. Flexibility: Genuine half-day hours with a balanced hybrid working structure after the onboarding phase. Work Type: Hybrid (First 3 months fully office-based; thereafter 2 days remote / 3 days in-office). Location: Cape Town (To be confirmed by Recruiter). Part-Time, Permanent (Half-Day).