Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator

Emporium Human Capital; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Pretoria is seeking a highly skilled Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator. The successful candidate will manage the full bookkeeping function and administer payrolls with accuracy and compliance, ensuring timely reporting. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in Accounting, at least 5-8 years of experience, and proficiency in payroll software. This role offers a salary of R30,000 - R37,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years bookkeeping experience to Trial Balance.
• Proven experience in processing multiple payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of payroll software and SARS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records up to Trial Balance.
• Process salaries, deductions, and other payroll functions.
• Ensure compliance with SARS, BCEA, and labour legislation.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Payroll processing

SARS compliance knowledge

MS Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Diploma / Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

Sage

VIP Payroll

Pastel Payroll

Job description

Overview

Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator POS25225

Location: Menlyn Pretoria

Salary: R30 000.00 - R37 000.00 pm

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to join our client's team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full bookkeeping function and administering multiple payrolls across various entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 58 years bookkeeping experience (to Trial Balance).
• Proven experience in processing multiple payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of payroll software (e.g., Sage, VIP, Pastel Payroll, or similar).
• Excellent knowledge of SARS requirements and labour legislation.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records up to Trial Balance; Process journals, reconciliations, and general ledger transactions; Manage creditors, debtors, cashbooks, and bank reconciliations; Assist with preparation of management accounts and audit support; Process VAT, PAYE, and other statutory submissions.
• Payroll Administration: Full payroll function for multiple entities (monthly, bi-weekly, and / or weekly); Ensure accurate processing of salaries, benefits, deductions, overtime, and leave; Submit EMP201, EMP501, UIF, SDL, and other statutory returns; Ensure compliance with SARS, BCEA, and labour legislation; Maintain accurate employee records and handle payroll queries; Prepare payroll reports for management.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take your career to the next level, please send your updated CV to