Tax Consultant

Applications are warmly invited for a Tax Consultant role based in Worcester. We welcome candidates from every background across Western Cape who are ready to grow with us.

Overview

An experienced Tax Consultant is needed to support operations in Worcester. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Worcester team.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Tax Consultant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Worcester also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Worcester teams, and the new Tax Consultant will feel that from the first week.

The Environment

Importantly, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Worcester site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Working in Worcester

Importantly, the role is based in Worcester, within reach of Century City. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Worcester and the broader Western Cape region.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Worcester.

Many candidates already living within reach of Worcester cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Worcester, Western Cape.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Worcester.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

What We Offer

Practically speaking, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in finance jobs from your base in Worcester. Many colleagues across Western Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Practically speaking, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Worcester keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Worcester teams.

Day in the Life

Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Worcester.

Importantly, the Worcester office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Worcester have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Worcester have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Worcester team member.

Core Functions

• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
• Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions

Essential Criteria

• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
• B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure

On top of that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.