Finance & Payroll Assistant

SRG; Sedgefield; Hybrid; ZAR 523 000 - 616 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for a Finance & Payroll Assistant in South Africa. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model, combining 3 days onsite and 2 days from home. Responsibilities include managing payroll, administering payslips, and supporting month-end financial reporting. Candidates should have strong experience with payroll software, exceptional Excel skills, and relevant educational qualifications, such as GCSEs in Maths and English. This position is an excellent opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Good payroll experience is essential.
• Experience in both private and public sector finance environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with D365 systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll using Sage and ensure HMRC connectivity.
• Administer deductions and issue payslips.
• Process payroll payments via online banking.
• Prepare month-end payroll journals.
• Administer pension schemes and salary sacrifice programmes.

Skills

Sage (or similar payroll software)

Strong Excel skills

Experience with month-end procedures

Finance and payroll functions

Education

GCSE level 4-6 in Maths and English

HND (or equivalent) in finance discipline

Job description

Job Title: Finance & Payroll Assistant

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days from home)

We are working with a highly innovative organisation within process improvements across all key areas of innovation. This is a key role supporting payroll operations and delivering transactional, financial, and management accounting services across a group of companies.

This is a great opportunity for someone with good payroll experience and knowledge to start a successful career with an established organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll using Sage (or equivalent) and ensure HMRC connectivity
• Administer Bupa deductions and issue payslips
• Process payroll payments via online banking
• Prepare and post month-end payroll journals
• Administer pension schemes and salary sacrifice programmes
• Reconcile payroll figures and produce year-end returns
• Process expense claims and analyse timesheets
• Support month-end financial reporting and VAT submissions
• Maintain fixed asset registers and intercompany balances

About You

• Educated to GCSE level 4-6 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Experience with Sage (or similar payroll software)
• Previous experience in finance and payroll functions
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with month-end procedures and processes

Desirable

• HND (or equivalent) in a finance discipline (e.g., AAT)
• Experience in both private and public sector finance environments
• Familiarity with D365 systems

If you're ready to make a tangible impact in the world of technology and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, then please apply with a copy of your CV in word or reach out for more information.

Guidance note: SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.