Payroll Officer

Red Ember Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment in Plattekloof is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our client’s team. You will manage full UK payroll processing, RTI submissions, pensions and month-end activities in a deadline-driven, confidential environment.

The role requires 3–5 years’ UK payroll experience, proficiency with SAGE50 (UK) and Morepay, and a high level of accuracy. You will liaise with internal stakeholders and ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or qualification in Payroll/Accounting/HR or equivalent.
• 3–5 years UK payroll processing experience.
• Experience with high-volume payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proven ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly and bi-weekly UK payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
• Complete RTI submissions including FPS and EPS.
• Maintain pension records and payroll documentation.
• Prepare payroll reports and perform reconciliations.
• Resolve payroll queries from staff and management.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

SAGE50 (UK)

Morepay

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma or Qualification in Payroll/Accounting/HR

Tools

SAGE50 (UK)

Morepay

Excel

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Officer to join our client's team based in Plattekloof. This role is ideally suited to a payroll professional who is deadline-driven, highly accurate, and confident managing the full payroll function within a structured environment.

Payroll Processing

• Process monthly and bi-weekly UK payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
• Process payroll using SAGE50 (UK) and Morepay .
• Complete all month-end payroll activities.
• Import payroll batches accurately.
• Process salary adjustments and payroll amendments.
• Maintain employee pension records.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee payroll information.
• Verify payroll data, attendance, and time records.

Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and submit HMRC Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, including: Full Payment Submission (FPS)
• Employer Payment Summary (EPS)
• Process statutory documentation including: P45
• P60
• P11D / P11D(b)
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Payroll Administration

• Maintain accurate payroll records and filing systems.
• Ensure payroll documentation is scanned and filed correctly.
• Handle confidential payroll information professionally.
• Perform payroll-related administrative duties as required.

Reporting & Reconciliations

• Prepare payroll reports for management and relevant departments.
• Complete monthly reconciliations including: Pension reconciliations
• Statutory payment reconciliations
• Assist with payroll audits and compliance reporting.

Payroll Queries

• Resolve payroll queries from employees and management professionally.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow up on outstanding payroll information to ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma or Qualification in: Payroll
• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Or equivalent qualification

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience processing UK payroll.
• Experience using SAGE50 (UK) and Morepay .
• Experience processing high-volume payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proven ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.

Technical Knowledge

• UK Payroll legislation
• HMRC RTI submissions
• FPS & EPS submissions
• P45, P60, P11D/P11D(b)
• Pension administration
• Payroll reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Payroll reporting
• Payroll systems administration

Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong numerical ability
• High level of accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Relationship management skills