Payroll Officer

PTY; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a meticulous Payroll Officer to join our client’s team. You will manage full UK payroll processing in a structured environment, ensuring deadlines and accuracy.

You will use SAGE50 (UK) and Morepay, handle RTI submissions, and maintain pension records along with P45, P60 and P11D documentation. This role requires 3–5 years’ UK payroll experience and strong knowledge of UK payroll rules.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience processing UK payroll.
• Experience with SAGE50 (UK) and Morepay.
• 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.
• Maintain employee pension records and payroll information.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and departments.
• Complete month-end payroll activities and reconciliations.

Skills

UK payroll

Deadline-driven

Confidential payroll data

Analytical skills

Education

Payroll qualification

Accounting or HR qualification

Tools

SAGE50 (UK)

Morepay

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Payroll Officer

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 15/07/2026

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.