Remote Payroll Accountant — SA Compliance & Accuracy

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Equipment provided

Health and retirement benefits

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to manage all payroll operations remotely. You will ensure accurate processing, handle PAYE, UIF, and SDL, and maintain compliant payroll records for the South African staff.

You will act as the primary contact for payroll inquiries, work autonomously in a remote setting, and uphold strict confidentiality while delivering timely, accurate payroll processing and reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as Payroll Accountant/Payroll Administrator in a South African context.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and related labour/tax legislation.
• Experience with VIP Payroll or Sage and proficient Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely weekly/bi-weekly/monthly payroll for all employees.
• Manage statutory deductions: PAYE, UIF, SDL with timely submissions.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-date employee payroll records (new hires, terminations, changes).
• Respond to payroll inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and tax regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Remote work

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to manage all payroll operations remotely. You will ensure accurate processing, handle PAYE, UIF, and SDL, and maintain compliant payroll records for the South African staff.

You will act as the primary contact for payroll inquiries, work autonomously in a remote setting, and uphold strict confidentiality while delivering timely, accurate payroll processing and reporting.