Payroll & HR Accounting Specialist

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a detail-driven Payroll Accountant & HR Administrator in Sandton. You will review monthly payroll, reconcile to the General Ledger, prepare payroll journals and support EMP201/EMP501 submissions, while also providing HR administration support.

The role requires 5–10 years in payroll and HR administration, solid accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. You will handle PAYE, UIF, SDL and SARS requirements with confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Payroll or HR.
• Experience in payroll processing and HR administration roles.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly payroll and ensure deadlines are met.
• Investigate payroll variances and perform reconciliations to the GL.
• Prepare payroll journals and related entries for month-end close.
• Assist EMP201/EMP501 submissions and reconciliations.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Support payroll audits and statutory compliance requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll-to-GL reconciliations

Payroll journals

PAYE, UIF, SDL & SARS

EMP201 & EMP501

HR administration

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance/Payroll/HR qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a detail-driven Payroll Accountant & HR Administrator in Sandton. You will review monthly payroll, reconcile to the General Ledger, prepare payroll journals and support EMP201/EMP501 submissions, while also providing HR administration support.

The role requires 5–10 years in payroll and HR administration, solid accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. You will handle PAYE, UIF, SDL and SARS requirements with confidentiality and accuracy.