Payroll Administrator (CR787)

Our client, a well-established accounting firm in Paarl, is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing payroll for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring accuracy, statutory compliance and excellent client service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Process new employees, terminations, leave, bonuses, overtime, allowances, deductions and employee benefits.
• Prepare and process ACB exports and maintain accurate payroll records and reports.
• Manage statutory submissions, including EMP201, EMP501, UIF, IRP5 and IT3(a).
• Handle SARS queries, correspondence, verifications, reconciliations and audits.
• Ensure payroll compliance with South African tax and labour legislation.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information in accordance with POPIA.
• Provide professional payroll support and guidance to clients.
• Assist with payroll registrations, de-registrations and other employment-related services.
• Support the Payroll Team Leader with daily operations, training and problem-solving.

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric required.
• Relevant 3-year Diploma or tertiary qualification will be advantageous.
• 3–4 years’ relevant payroll experience within an accounting or audit environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SARS, UIF, WCA and South African payroll legislation.
• Strong administration, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and manage confidential information.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Competitive salary on offer.
• Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
• Office-based position in Paarl.
• Continuous learning and professional development are encouraged.

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email: CR787 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format, salary expectation and notice period to ***email_hidden***. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.