Accounting & Payroll Manager

ARVO; George; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A client-focused accounting firm in George is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting & Payroll Manager to supervise payroll and accounting functions for multiple entities. This permanent, full-time role demands strong leadership and detailed compliance expertise, along with experience in financial software. The ideal candidate will be organized, tech-savvy, and committed to meeting deadlines, with a salary range of R35,000 to R45,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Must have completed SAIPA/SAICA articles.
• 2+ years’ post-articles experience in an audit/accounting-firm environment.
• Solid software proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review payroll processing and monthly cut-offs.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Oversee monthly accounting close and reporting timelines.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounting compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Sage

Sage One

Sage Payroll Professional

Xero

Job description

Accounting & Payroll Manager

Our client is seeking a technically strong, well-spoken Accounting & Payroll Manager to oversee monthly accounting, payroll, and compliance for a portfolio of entities. You’ll manage deadlines end-to-end, guide a small team, and keep reporting and statutory submissions audit-ready.

• Location: Office based in George.
• Position Type: Full time, on-site, permanent position.
• Salary offered: Between R35 000-R45 000 per month, dependent on ideal candidate's experience.

Key responsibilities

Payroll oversight

• Manage and review payroll processing and monthly cut-offs for multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements (SARS, Department of Labour), including EMP201, IRP5 (interim & annual), UIF and COIDA submissions, EasyFile administration, and new registrations.
• Lead and support the payroll function; handle client/stakeholder queries timeously.

Accounting & VAT

• Oversee monthly accounting close and reporting timelines.
• Review bookkeeping and management accounts; complete processing for allocated clients.
• Perform core reconciliations (bank, suppliers, customers) and prepare journals to trial balance.
• Prepare VAT calculations and submissions; support SARS reviews and follow-ups.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to a team of bookkeepers.

Qualifications & experience

• Degree in Finance/Accounting (essential).
• SAIPA/SAICA articles completed, plus 2+ years’ post-articles experience in an audit/accounting-firm environment.
• Solid software proficiency across Sage, Sage One, Sage Payroll Professional, and Xero (other systems advantageous).

You’ll be a great fit if you

• Excel at oversight and compliance across both accounting and payroll.
• Are detail-focused, organised, and comfortable owning deadlines.
• Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, and can work independently or in a team.
• Are adaptable, tech-savvy, and take ownership from start to finish.