Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Pretoria is seeking a highly skilled Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator. You will manage the full bookkeeping function and administer multiple payrolls, ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates have a diploma in Accounting and at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience. This full-time role offers a salary of R30,000 to R37,000 per month.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records up to Trial Balance.
• Process VAT, PAYE, and other statutory submissions.
• Full payroll function for multiple entities.

Skills

Data Entry

Sage VIP Payroll

Paychex

Accounting

Payroll

Human Resources

Education

Diploma / Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator POS25225

Location: Menlyn Pretoria

Salary: R30000.00 R37000.00 pm

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to join our clients 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

Key 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 .

Use reference: Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator POS25225 t he subject line of your email.

Please Note

Should you not hear from us within 21 working days kindly consider your application unsuccessful . We take every measure to ensure your personal information is securely stored in our database in line with data protection regulations

Required Experience : Senior IC

Key Skills

• Data Entry
• Paychex
• Accounting
• UltiPro
• Workers\' Compensation Law
• Ceridian
• Paylocity
• HRIS
• Payroll
• ADP
• Kronos
• Human Resources

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : 30000 - 37000