Centurion SAGE 300 People Payroll Administrator Accountant

Eastern Personnel Consultants / Oostelike Personeel Konsultante; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Motor Industry Provident Fund (MICFA)

Annual Bonus

Leave entitlement 18 days per year

3-month probation

Job summary

Eastern Personnel Consultants / Oostelike Personeel Konsultante seeks a meticulous Payroll Administrator / Accountant in Centurion, Gauteng. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing for the Group using SAGE People 300 and support core accounting duties including debtors, creditors, banking, and asset tracking.

The role reports to the Financial Manager and requires 3+ years in payroll and accounting, with strong numeric accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Matric with Accounting and a tertiary qualification in accounting are required.
• SAGE People 300 payroll software expertise is essential.
• Minimum 3 years of payroll administration and financial accounting experience.
• High level of numeric accuracy and attention to detail; able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Payroll administration: prepare and process monthly payroll (1400+ payments) on SAGE People 300, validate timesheets and tax deductions, reconcile payroll accounts.
• Creditors & debtors management: process invoices, reconcile accounts, issue statements, and coordinate collections.
• Banking & reconciliations: process deposits and perform bank reconciliations; manage expenses and credit cards.
• General Ledger & Asset Accounting: post journals including depreciation and maintain fixed asset register.
• Record keeping & governance: ensure confidential handling of financial and personal data and support audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Under pressure

Education

Matric with Accounting

Tertiary Qualification in Accounting

Tools

SAGE People 300

Job description

Centurion SAGE 300 People Payroll Administrator Accountant

Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Following a successful 3-month probation period)

Industry: Automotive Retail, Logistics & Finance

Salary: R30,000.00 – R35.000.00 CTC per month

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a well-established and leading group within the automotive retail sector, we are seeking a highly meticulous, numeric, and confidential Payroll Administrator / Accountant to join their finance division. Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality financial accounting service while managing the end-to-end payroll processing for the Group.

This dual-function role requires an analytical professional who can seamlessly balance payroll management with core accounting duties—including debtors, creditors, banking, asset tracking, and statutory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration (Primary KPA): Full preparation and processing of the Group's monthly payroll of 1400+ monthly salary payments on SAGE People 300 payroll. Verify timesheets and attendance records, ensure accurate tax deductions, pension/provident fund contributions, and timeous statutory payments. Reconcile payroll accounts, resolve queries, and generate monthly management reports.

• Creditors & Debtors Management: Process supplier invoices, perform account reconciliations, and timeously resolve discrepancies. Manage debtors’ records, create/distribute invoices, produce statements, and coordinate collections on overdue accounts.

• Banking & Reconciliations: Process bank deposits, perform rigorous bank reconciliations, and manage employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations.

• General Ledger & Asset Accounting: Process general journals (including depreciation, provisions, interest, and salaries) and accurately maintain the company's fixed asset register.

• Record Keeping & Governance: Maintain strict filing systems, support audit compliance, and guarantee that all financial and personal data tasks are conducted with the utmost confidentiality and integrity.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• Education: Matric with Accounting alongside a Tertiary Qualification in Accounting.

• Software Expertise: Deep knowledge and hands-on experience utilizing SAGE People 300 payroll software is essential. High proficiency in financial accounting systems and advanced MS Excel skills is required.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years' stable experience in commerce and industry handling combined payroll administration and financial accounting duties.

• Attributes: High level of numeric accuracy, meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

• References: Must supply contactable professional references from previous employers (Financial Managers or CFOs you directly reported to) for verification.

Strict Legal Requirements (Screening Mandate)

• Citizenship: Must be a South African-born citizen with a valid ID.

• Criminal Record: Clean criminal background. A person with a criminal record will not be considered.

• Credit History: Clear ITC (financial/credit history) with no judgments or defaults.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Basic Salary: R30,000.00 – R35.000.00 CTC per month

• Provident Fund: You will join the Motor Industry (MICFA) Provident Fund (7.5% employee contribution / 8% company contribution).

• Annual Bonus: Paid in December in accordance with MICFA Regulations (pro-rata based on months of employment; not included in the starting basic salary).

• Leave Days: 18 days leave per annum.

• Probation: A 3-month probation period applies to monitor performance prior to permanent appointment.

Working Hours & Environment

• Standard Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (Daily lunch break of 60 minutes).

• Overtime: Requested as required by the nature of the business, paid as per the MIBCO Agreement regarding the BCEA salary threshold.

• Policy Note: A Standard Working Procedures (SWP) manual must be read, signed, and returned to HR within your first week of employment.