Senior Accounting & Payroll Lead – On-Site in George

ARVO; George; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A client-focused accounting firm in George is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting & Payroll Manager to supervise payroll and accounting functions for multiple entities. This permanent, full-time role demands strong leadership and detailed compliance expertise, along with experience in financial software. The ideal candidate will be organized, tech-savvy, and committed to meeting deadlines, with a salary range of R35,000 to R45,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Must have completed SAIPA/SAICA articles.
• 2+ years’ post-articles experience in an audit/accounting-firm environment.
• Solid software proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review payroll processing and monthly cut-offs.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Oversee monthly accounting close and reporting timelines.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounting compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Sage

Sage One

Sage Payroll Professional

Xero

Job description

A client-focused accounting firm in George is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting & Payroll Manager to supervise payroll and accounting functions for multiple entities. This permanent, full-time role demands strong leadership and detailed compliance expertise, along with experience in financial software. The ideal candidate will be organized, tech-savvy, and committed to meeting deadlines, with a salary range of R35,000 to R45,000 per month.