Payroll Administrator & Bookkeeper

Parvana; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Payroll and Accounting professional to manage the full monthly payroll cycle and ensure all statutory submissions are processed accurately. Candidates should have a relevant tertiary qualification and at least 5 years experience in payroll and bookkeeping. Proficiency in PaySpace and strong Excel skills are essential. The role emphasizes accuracy and analytical thinking within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Payroll and Bookkeeping/Accounting.
• Solid grasp of Accounting Principles (Debits/Credits).
• Experience with VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full monthly payroll cycle using PaySpace.
• Manage supplier invoices and prepare payment schedules.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and assist in audits.

Skills

Proficiency in PaySpace

Strong proficiency in Excel

Analytical thinking

Accuracy

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

About our client

Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling of togetherness, trust and respect and are always looking to support employees' continuous learning. Using Agile, they provide diverse services with a focus on research, innovation and improvement.

What you will be doing

• Executing the full monthly payroll cycle exclusively on PaySpace, ensuring data integrity and timely processing.
• Managing supplier invoices, preparing payment schedules (including forex), and processing daily bank statement transactions.
• Performing monthly bank and GL account reconciliations, along with supplier aging and debtor receipt processing.
• Reconciling VAT, submitting VAT201s via Efiling, and ensuring all payroll‑related statutory submissions are accurate.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing monthly depreciation journals.
• Posting monthly journals and assisting the finance team in preparing for the annual audit.

What our client is looking for

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be ideal (Accounting, Bookkeeping, etc.).
• Proficiency in PaySpace is essential. Candidates must be currently using this platform.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience across Payroll and Bookkeeping/Accounting functions.
• Solid grasp of Accounting Principles (Debits/Credits) and the ability to transition seamlessly into the Creditors space.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and experience with a recognized accounting software package.
• High degree of accuracy, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage complex administrative workflows.

Job ID

J107083

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