Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist (SAGE 300)

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters in South Africa seeks a meticulous bookkeeping and payroll administrator to manage end-to-end payroll, invoicing, and month-end close. You will handle SARS filings (PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT201, EMP201/EMP501) and maintain employee files, leave records, and payroll-related queries with accuracy.

The role requires experience with SAGE 300 Accpac and SAGE 300 People Payroll, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and accounting administration.
• Experience with payroll processing and administration.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and payroll processes.
• Experience with SARS PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT201, EMP201 and EMP501.
• Experience with statutory deductions, provident and medical aid funds, garnishee orders and labour union deductions.
• Experience with bank statement and creditors reconciliations.
• Strong filing and record-keeping skills in accordance with statutory and company requirements, including POPI/PAIA.
• Ability to manage employee files, leave records and payroll-related queries.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and maintain accurate financial records.
• Experience with SAGE 300 Accpac.
• Experience with SAGE 300 People Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Capturing all invoices and payroll data onto the approved accounting and payroll systems.
• Managing, processing, calculating and completing monthly payroll.
• Investigating and resolving payroll queries.
• Processing and reconciling payroll-related statutory deductions and payments.
• Reporting and filing WRA or IOD matters within the required legal timelines.
• Liaising with bargaining councils, legal bodies and statistical agencies as required.
• Maintaining accurate employee files and relevant leave records.
• Completing bank statement reconciliations for cash, EFT, Speedpoint, debtors deposits and company payments.
• Capturing and processing all relevant accounting data.
• Completing month-end creditors statement reconciliations and creditor payments.
• Managing company creditors payments, expenses, EFTs and petty cash.
• Completing and submitting month-and-year-end statements as required.
• Administering VAT201 and EMP201, including reconciliation and payments to SARS.
• Assisting with EMP501 tax year-end and mid-year reconciliations.
• Assisting with year-end audit requirements and supplying relevant information.
• Compiling documentation for credit applications.
• Managing and coordinating financial/accounting queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

SARS compliance

Administrative accuracy

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Tools

SAGE 300 Accpac

SAGE 300 People Payroll

Job description

Headhunters in South Africa seeks a meticulous bookkeeping and payroll administrator to manage end-to-end payroll, invoicing, and month-end close. You will handle SARS filings (PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT201, EMP201/EMP501) and maintain employee files, leave records, and payroll-related queries with accuracy.

The role requires experience with SAGE 300 Accpac and SAGE 300 People Payroll, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines in a busy environment.