Remote Payroll Accountant - Flexible, Detail-Driven Expert

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a remote Payroll Accountant to manage payroll operations for employees across South Africa. The role is remotely based but administratively tied to Mahikeng, North West.

You will handle payroll processing, compliance, and reporting with accuracy and independence. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL, and proficiency in VIP Premier, Sage People, EasyPay, and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in payroll administration.
• In-depth knowledge of SA payroll legislation, PAYE, UIF, SDL.
• Proficiency with VIP Premier, Sage People, EasyPay and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll accurately and efficiently for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with South African payroll laws, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Manage employee data, including new hires, terminations, and changes to personal details or remuneration.
• Process payroll adjustments, overtime, and leave pay accurately.
• Generate and distribute payslips to employees.
• Prepare and submit statutory payroll reports to relevant authorities (SARS, UIF, etc.).
• Conduct regular payroll reconciliations and identify/resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with HR and management to resolve payroll-related queries.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

VIP Premier

Sage People

EasyPay

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a remote Payroll Accountant to manage payroll operations for employees across South Africa. The role is remotely based but administratively tied to Mahikeng, North West.

You will handle payroll processing, compliance, and reporting with accuracy and independence. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL, and proficiency in VIP Premier, Sage People, EasyPay, and MS Excel.