Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist (SAGE 300)

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters in South Africa is seeking an experienced bookkeeping and payroll administrator to join our finance team. You will capture invoices, process monthly payroll, and manage statutory deductions and compliance.

The role requires strong knowledge of SARS processes, bank reconciliations, and accurate record-keeping. Proficiency with SAGE 300 Accpac and Sage 300 People Payroll is essential, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and accounting administration.
• Experience with payroll processing and administration.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and payroll processes.
• Experience with SARS PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT201, EMP201 and EMP501.
• Experience with statutory deductions, provident and medical aid funds, garnishee orders and labour union deductions.
• Experience with bank statement and creditors reconciliations.
• Strong filing and record-keeping skills in accordance with statutory and company requirements, including POPI/PAIA.
• Ability to manage employee files, leave records and payroll-related queries.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and maintain accurate financial records.
• Experience withSAGE 300 Accpac.
• Experience withSAGE 300 People Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Capturing all invoices and payroll data onto the approved accounting and payroll systems.
• Managing, processing, calculating and completing monthly payroll.
• Investigating and resolving payroll queries.
• Processing and reconciling payroll-related statutory deductions and payments.
• Reporting and filing WRA or IOD matters within the required legal timelines.
• Liaising with bargaining councils, legal bodies and statistical agencies as required.
• Maintaining accurate employee files and relevant leave records.
• Completing bank statement reconciliations for cash, EFT, Speedpoint, debtors deposits and company payments.
• Capturing and processing all relevant accounting data.
• Completing month-end creditors statement reconciliations and creditor payments.
• Managing company creditors payments, expenses, EFTs and petty cash.
• Completing and submitting month-and-year-end statements as required.
• Administering VAT201 and EMP201, including reconciliation and payments to SARS.
• Assisting with EMP501 tax year-end and mid-year reconciliations.
• Assisting with year-end audit requirements and supplying relevant information.
• Compiling documentation for credit applications.
• Managing and coordinating financial/accounting queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

SARS PAYE

UIF

SDL

VAT201

EMP201

EMP501

Bank reconciliations

POPI/PAIA

SAGE 300 Accpac

SAGE 300 People Payroll

Job description

Headhunters in South Africa is seeking an experienced bookkeeping and payroll administrator to join our finance team. You will capture invoices, process monthly payroll, and manage statutory deductions and compliance.

The role requires strong knowledge of SARS processes, bank reconciliations, and accurate record-keeping. Proficiency with SAGE 300 Accpac and Sage 300 People Payroll is essential, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.