Payroll Clerk / Assistant Bookkeeper

Lesley Campbell Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg seeks an Assistant Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk. Responsibilities include monthly payroll processing on SAGE VIP, administering leave and loans, and preparing financial reports. Applicants must have payroll experience, excellent communication skills, and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Monthly wage processing and payments on SAGE VIP.
• Administer all leave, staff loans, and advances registered on monthly payroll.
• Prepare monthly reports and reconcile Syspro ledgers.

Skills

Payroll experience on VIP accounts

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Stable proven track record

Own transport

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join large manufacturing Company as Assistant Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk.

Job Responsibilities

• Monthly wage processing and payments on SAGE VIP
• Calculating hours, monthly wage reconciliations and payroll returns
• Calculate and pay amounts due in respect of company and employer contributions
• Complete and submit all paperwork for Provident Funds, Funeral Funds, UIF and other relevant funds
• Administer all leave, staff loans, and advances registered on monthly payroll
• Maintain employee files
• Prepare termination documentation for all terminations
• Prepare monthly reports and reconcile to the Syspro general ledgers of employees and calculate termination as required
• Prepare monthly ledger journal and submit to accountant by the 27th of each month
• Update cashbook entries and reconcile on Syspro
• Receive and receipting cash petty cash
• Payroll experience essential on VIP payroll accounts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Own transport and stable proven track record