Junior Bookkeeper, Payroll & Hr Administrator

Ict Engage; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their team in a dynamic role that blends finance and human resources. This position offers the chance to maintain financial records, support payroll processes, and assist with HR administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a varied environment, gaining invaluable cross-functional experience while contributing to the organization's success. If you have a proactive attitude, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for both finance and HR, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and support payroll processes.
• Assist with HR administrative duties and onboarding documentation.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Payroll Processing

MS Excel

Communication Skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Bookkeeping or Accounting Certificate / Diploma

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll processes, and assisting with HR administrative duties.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and wants to gain cross-functional experience in both finance and human resources.Key Responsibilities : Bookkeeping Duties : Recording daily financial transactions (cashbook, journals, customer / supplier invoices)Capturing and reconciling bank statements and petty cashAssisting with monthly creditor and debtor reconciliationsProcessing supplier invoices and paymentsPreparing basic financial reportsSupporting VAT submissions and SARS complianceAssisting in preparing management accounts and trial balancesMaintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting recordsSalary / Payroll Administration : Processing employee timesheets, leave forms, and related payroll dataAssisting with monthly payroll preparation and ensuring timely salary paymentsHandling PAYE, UIF, and other statutory submissionsAddressing salary queries and liaising with payroll service providers if applicableHR Administration Support : Maintaining employee records and ensuring compliance with labour regulationsAssisting with onboarding documentation and employment contractsSupporting general HR administrative tasks (leave tracking, record keeping, letters)Assisting with internal communication regarding policies and HR processesMinimum Requirements : Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and AccountingBookkeeping or Accounting Certificate / Diploma (advantageous)3+ years experience in a bookkeeping or accounting roleFamiliarity with payroll processing and HR admin dutiesProficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)Strong MS Excel and Word skillsUnderstanding of South African tax, PAYE, and basic HR principlesKey Competencies : Excellent attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive informationStrong communication and interpersonal skillsA proactive, hands-on attitude and willingness to take ownershipAbility to work independently and as part of a teamGood time management and multitasking abilitiesBenefitsSalary negotiable based on experience