Accountant & Payroll Administrator

She Recruits; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced accounting professional to maintain financial records, process payroll, and ensure compliance with regulations in Pretoria, South Africa. The ideal candidate has a Degree in Accounting/Finance and over 5 years of accounting and payroll experience, along with proficiency in SageOne and SimplePay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting and payroll.
• Proficiency in payroll processing and relevant software.
• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Process invoices, payments, and journal entries.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports.
• Process monthly payroll accurately.
• Ensure compliance with SARS regulations.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

SageOne proficiency

SimplePay proficiency

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SageOne

SimplePay

Job description

Qualifications and skills required

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Finance.
• 35 years experience in accounting and payroll.
• Proficient in SageOne and SimplePay is advantageous.
• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and SARS submissions.
• Experience preparing management accounts and statutory returns.

Key responsibilities

Accounting

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers and supporting schedules.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts and journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, creditors and debtors.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with budgeting analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Liaise with auditors, tax practitioners and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE and other statutory returns.
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly bank payment processes.

Payroll Administration

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee payroll records including earnings, deductions, benefits and leave.
• Ensure compliance with SARS regulations, UIF, SDL and other statutory requirements.
• Prepare and submit EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations.
• Handle payroll queries with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll-related journals.
• Support HR with onboarding, terminations and employee benefits administration.

If you are a motivated accounting professional ready to take ownership of your role and contribute to a thriving team, we want to hear from you!