Payroll and Finance Administrator

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel seeks a Payroll and Finance Administrator for a permanent role based in Plattekloof, Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage payroll for approximately 300 staff and support a busy finance department with accounts administration.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, data capture, reconciliations and financial reporting, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely submissions to SARS. A reliable team player is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping, payroll, or finance experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and payroll ERP software.
• Payroll, bookkeeping, accounting or HR qualifications are advantageous.
• Strong numerical, administrative, and confidentiality skills.
• Experience processing payroll for ~300 staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly payroll processing.
• Capture and maintain payroll data (timesheets, leave, overtime, bonuses, deductions).
• Register new employees and process terminations.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and payroll reports.
• Respond to payroll queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Submit EMP201 monthly employer declarations to SARS.
• Assist with statutory payroll submissions and payments.
• Assist with daily bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
• Capture invoices, receipts, payments and expenses.
• Perform bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Maintain accounts payable/receivable records.
• Support monthly financial reporting and general ledger entries.
• Prepare supporting financial documentation.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and payments.
• Provide admin support to finance/accounting team.

Skills

Payroll experience

MS Office

ERP software

Payroll qualification

Numerical accuracy

Education

Payroll certification

Bookkeeping certificate

Accounting degree (advantageous)

Job description

Payroll and Finance Administrator required in Cape Town.

We are looking for a Payroll and Finance Administrator for a permanent position based in Plattekloof, Cape Town.

Do you have at least 2 years' experience managing payroll for approximately 300 staff, together with supporting a finance department with accounts administration?

Our client near Plattekloof manages payroll and financial requirements on behalf of clients across various industries.

As their team continues to expand, they are looking for a reliable team player to assist with payroll processing and a range of accounting and administrative functions for both individuals and companies.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of Bookkeeping / Payroll or Finance-related experience
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Proficiency in a payroll and ERP software
• Qualification in payroll, bookkeeping, accounting or HR advantageous
• Good numerical and administrative skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation and processing of monthly payroll
• Capture and maintain employee payroll information, timesheets, leave, overtime, bonuses, deductions, etc.
• Assist with new employee registrations and employee terminations
• Assist with payroll reconciliations / payroll reports and maintain accuracy and confidentiality
• Respond to employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and submit EMP201 monthly employer declarations to SARS, ensuring accurate PAYE, UIF, and SDL calculations and timely submission
• Assist with statutory payroll submissions and payments, where applicable
• Assist with daily bookkeeping and financial record-keeping
• Capture and process invoices, receipts, payments, and expenses
• Perform bank and supplier reconciliations
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and general ledger entries
• Prepare and maintain supporting financial documentation
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and payments
• Provide administrative support to the finance/accounting team