Remote Payroll Accountant

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Modern payroll tech

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Payroll Accountant to manage all aspects of payroll processing, deductions, and remittances for a distributed workforce. This role requires strong accuracy, knowledge of SA payroll legislation, and proficiency with VIP or Sage Payroll in a remote setting.

You will coordinate with HR and finance, handle new hires, terminations, and changes in compensation, prepare tax filings, reconcile accounts, and generate management reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of payroll accounting or administration.
• Solid knowledge of South African payroll legislation (UIF, PAYE, SDL).
• Experience with VIP or Sage Payroll is required.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis with accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with SA labor laws, tax regulations, and policies.
• Manage payroll data: new hires, terminations, and changes.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and payments.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate payroll reports for management, HR, and finance.
• Liaise with third-party payroll providers as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Remote work capability

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage Payroll

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Remote Payroll Accountant to manage all aspects of payroll processing for their workforce. This role is critical for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery, handling all related accounting functions. You will work independently from your remote location, coordinating with HR and finance departments to manage payroll data, deductions, and remittances. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of payroll legislation, excellent accuracy, and is adept at using payroll software and systems in a remote setting, contributing to employee satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and efficiently on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies related to payroll.
• Manage payroll data, including new hires, terminations, and changes in compensation or benefits.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and payments to relevant authorities.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies or errors.
• Generate payroll reports for management, HR, and finance departments.
• Liaise with third-party payroll providers or systems as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in payroll accounting or administration.
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll legislation, UIF, PAYE, and SDL.
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., VIP, Sage Payroll) and accounting systems.
• Proven ability to work remotely with minimal supervision and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and benefits.
• Fully remote position offering great flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for professional development in payroll and accounting.
• Access to modern payroll and HR technology platforms.
• A supportive virtual team environment focused on efficiency and accuracy.