AM Accounting Services

⏰ Quick reminder for our non-provisional taxpayers...

Your ITR12 deadline is 23 October 2026. 📅

Got an auto-assessment from SARS already? That date is also your deadline to accept it or dispute it — so don't just let it sit in your inbox!

Not sure if yours looks right, or don't even know where to check? That's exactly what I'm here for.
Drop a comment or send me a message and we'll sort it out together. 💬

👇 Tag someone who still hasn't filed yet (you know who they are 😅)

🌸 Spring into your finances! 🌸
A new season is the perfect reminder to pause, review and reset — and your business finances deserve the same attention.
Before we head into the final stretch of the year, ask yourself:
🌱 Are you still on track with your business goals?
🌱 Are your expenses creeping up?
🌱 Is your cash flow healthy?
🌱 Are you prepared for Q4 and year-end?
A little financial housekeeping now can make a big difference later. Taking the time to review your numbers can help you make better decisions, identify opportunities and finish the year stronger.
Fresh season. Clear numbers. Stronger business decisions.
Ready to give your business finances a spring clean?
💬 Send AM Accounting Services a DM to book a financial check-in.
What’s the one area of your business finances you’d most like to get under control before year-end? 👇

31 AUGUST — PROVISIONAL TAX DEADLINE 📅
Business owners, have you started preparing for your provisional tax submission?
Don't leave it until the last minute. Before submitting, take a moment to:
☑️ Calculate your taxable income realistically
☑️ Check your previous assessment
☑️ Make sure your estimate is accurate and consider the impact of underestimation
☑️ Submit via eFiling before 31 August
Your tax return is more than a compliance exercise — your numbers can tell you a lot about the financial health of your business.
That's where having the right advice can make a difference.
📌 Save this post and use it as your reminder to get prepared.
If you're unsure about your numbers or need help getting ready, send AM Accounting Services a message.

🏏 **Support the Cavaliers & join us for Potjie Day!** 🍲

AM Accounting Services is a proud sponsor of the Knysna Cavaliers Cricket Club and support their annual Potjiekos Fundraiser! 🙌

This is one of the club’s biggest fundraising events of the year and plays a massive role in helping the Cavaliers throughout the season. Every entry, every contribution and every bit of support really does make a difference.

So, grab a partner, enter a team and come enjoy a fantastic day with us! 🍻🔥

And don’t keep it to yourself — encourage your family, friends and fellow cricket supporters to get a team together and join in the fun.

Let’s make this year’s Potjie Day a HUGE success and show once again what the **Cavaliers family** is all about! 💙🏏

**We’ll see you there!** 🙌

Knysna Cavaliers Cricket Club AM Accounting Services

🏏 Knysna Cavaliers Cricket Club Annual Potjiekos Fundraiser 🏆

Join us for one of the highlights of the year , our annual Potjiekos Fundraiser! It's a fantastic day filled with great food, family fun, laughter, and community spirit.

Come and support Knysna Cavaliers Cricket Club while enjoying an amazing atmosphere. There will be fantastic prizes up for grabs, as well as an exciting auction on the day that you won't want to miss!

We encourage all local businesses to enter a team. It's a great opportunity to promote your business, showcase your brand, network with the community, and enjoy a fun-filled day with your staff, clients, family, and friends.

We look forward to seeing you there!

To RSVP or for more information, please contact:
JP Ellis – 072 836 5202

Celebrating 1 Year 🎉
One year of AM Accounting Services — and we couldn’t have done it without you.
To every client who has trusted us with their business, their numbers, and their goals: thank you. Your support, confidence and continued partnership have made this first year truly special.
We are incredibly grateful to be part of your journey and look forward to continuing to provide the support, guidance and service you can rely on for many years to come.
Here’s to 1 year — and many more to come! 🥂
With appreciation,
AM Accounting Services
Accounting Made Simple. Service Made Personal

💬 ASK ME ANYTHING!
Let's make accounting and tax a little less intimidating.
If you've ever had an accounting or tax question but thought “I probably should know this already…” — this is your opportunity to ask!
Whether it's about:
📌 Tax
📌 Accounting
📌 Business finances
📌 Compliance
📌 Or simply something you've never quite understood...
Drop your question in the comments. 👇
No jargon. No judgment. Just clear, practical advice from AM Accounting Services.
I'll be answering questions throughout the week — and your question might even help another business owner who was wondering the same thing!
What's your question? 💬

🌸 Happy National Women's Day! 🌸
Today we celebrate the incredible women who inspire, lead, nurture, create, and make a difference every single day.
National Women's Day commemorates the brave women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956, standing together for equality and justice. Their courage continues to inspire generations of women across South Africa.
To every woman building a business, leading a team, balancing work and family, supporting others, or pursuing a dream—you are seen, appreciated, and celebrated today.
From all of us at AM Accounting Services, Happy Women's Day! 💜
✨ Tag a woman who inspires you and let her know how much she means to you. We'd love to celebrate her with you in the comments.

Your accountant should add value all year—not just during tax season.
Many business owners think of their accountant as someone who files tax returns and keeps them compliant.
While that's important, the real value comes from using your financial information to make smarter business decisions.
Here are three ways I help clients beyond tax returns:
📈 Cash Flow Forecasting
Plan ahead, improve cash flow, and
avoid unexpected financial
pressure.
🏢 Business Structure Optimisation
Ensure your business structure
supports both tax efficiency and
long-term growth.
📊 Growth Strategy & Financial
Modelling
Understand your numbers, identify
opportunities, and make confident
decisions backed by data.
My goal is to help business owners gain clarity, improve profitability, and build sustainable businesses—not just meet deadlines.
💬 Comment GROW or send me a message to find out how advisory accounting can support your business.

Independent Contractor – Tax & Compliance Administrator

Location: Remote (South Africa)
Position: Part-Time Independent Contractor

AM Accounting Services is looking for an experienced and reliable Tax & Compliance Administrator to provide ongoing support to our growing accounting practice on a part-time independent contractor basis.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Administration

- Follow up with clients regarding outstanding tax information and supporting documentation.
- Monitor and follow up on tax payments and deadlines.
- Prepare provisional tax calculations and supporting documentation for review.
- Prepare income tax returns for individuals, companies and trusts for review and submission.
- Register trusts for income tax with SARS.
- Schedule and manage SARS appointments.
- Process SARS tax deregistrations.
- Handle SARS verifications and prepare responses to SARS queries.
- Update taxpayer banking details and registered particulars with SARS.
- Liaise with clients and SARS regarding tax-related matters.

Compliance

- Submit CIPC Annual Returns.
- Process and maintain CIPC Beneficial Ownership filings.
- Prepare and submit Trust Beneficial Ownership declarations.
- Maintain accurate client records and ensure all statutory deadlines are met.

Requirements

- Previous experience in tax administration within an accounting or tax practice.
- Sound working knowledge of SARS eFiling.
- Experience preparing income tax returns for individuals, companies and trusts.
- Experience handling SARS verifications, registrations and taxpayer maintenance.
- Experience with CIPC Annual Returns, Beneficial Ownership submissions and trust compliance.
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is suited to an experienced tax and compliance professional who is self-employed, operates their own practice, or works as an independent contractor and has the capacity to take on ongoing work during normal business hours.

This is not a weekend or after-hours side-hustle position. The successful candidate must be available during business hours to communicate with clients, SARS and CIPC, meet statutory deadlines, and provide timely support.

What We Offer

- Flexible part-time workload.
- Fully remote working environment.
- Long-term independent contractor opportunity.
- The opportunity to work with a growing and professional accounting practice.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

I didn't know I had to pay provisional tax..."
It's one of the most common things we hear from business owners.
The truth is, provisional tax isn't an extra tax—it's simply paying your expected income tax in instalments throughout the year.
If you earn income that doesn't have PAYE deducted (for example from your business, freelance work, rental income or investments), you may need to be registered as a provisional taxpayer.
📅 The first provisional tax payment is due on 31 August.
Getting your estimate right can help you avoid unnecessary penalties and interest.
If you're unsure whether provisional tax applies to you, send us a message. We'd be happy to help.
👇 Have questions about provisional tax? Leave them in the comments or send us a DM.