Accounts & Payroll Specialist

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Randburg is seeking a meticulous finance assistant to support bookkeeping, payroll and month-end processes. You will handle general ledger tasks, reconciliations, VAT submissions and cash flow planning while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires an NDip or degree in Finance, at least 2 years’ experience including payroll, with advanced Excel skills and familiarity with SageOne or Xero. Team collaboration and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• NDip or Degree in Finance/Accounting (or equivalent).
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in finance or bookkeeping.
• Payroll administration, payments and reconciliations experience.
• Advanced Excel skills essential.
• Knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and COIDA advantageous.
• Experience with SageOne Accounting and/or Xero.

Responsibilities

• Perform general bookkeeping, journal processing and general ledger maintenance.
• Do bank reconciliations and prepare schedules for monthly management accounts.
• Process supplier invoices, payments and creditor age analysis.
• Review invoices and allocate to expense accounts accurately.
• Handle travel advances and director expenses.
• Raise invoices and prepare debtor age analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with monthly management accounts, budgets and audits.
• Assist with weekly cash flow forecasting.
• Process payroll journals and reconciliations.
• Complete EMP501 reconciliations and submissions.
• Support payroll processing and reconciliation against payments.
• Maintain finance, legal and engagement records.
• Submit VAT201 and EMP201 returns.
• Maintain share register and CIPC registrations.
• Support ad hoc finance tasks.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Payroll administration

Education

NDip or Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SageOne Accounting

Xero

Job description

Network Finance in Randburg is seeking a meticulous finance assistant to support bookkeeping, payroll and month-end processes. You will handle general ledger tasks, reconciliations, VAT submissions and cash flow planning while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires an NDip or degree in Finance, at least 2 years’ experience including payroll, with advanced Excel skills and familiarity with SageOne or Xero. Team collaboration and strong communication are essential.