Trainee Payroll Administrator

Formerly Streets Whittles - now Streets; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive accountancy practice is seeking a Trainee Payroll Administrator in South Africa, offering a fully remote opportunity. This role is ideal for those eager to build a long-term career in payroll, involving responsibilities like processing full-cycle payrolls, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The position promises training and development, alongside a supportive team environment and competitive package.

Benefits

Access to internal and external training opportunities

Exposure to a broad range of clients

Supportive team environment

Competitive employment package

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel (intermediate).
• Ability to learn new systems and software quickly and accurately.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish.
• Prepare and submit all statutory filings, including FPS and P60s.
• Act as a point of contact for client queries, ensuring timely responses.

Skills

Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Ability to learn new systems and software quickly

Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills

Calm and composed under pressure

Strong sense of accountability

Proactive workload management

Positive and solutions-focused mindset

Commitment to excellent client service

Job description

Trainee Payroll Administrator

Payroll – South Africa – Fully Remote

Overall Purpose of the Role

The Trainee Payroll Administrator will support the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role involves processing full‑cycle payrolls, administering statutory allowances, ensuring correct payments, maintaining auto‑enrolment responsibilities, and fostering positive client relationships. The position is ideal for someone eager to build a long‑term career in payroll within a progressive, growing accountancy practice.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Process and administer weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish.
• Prepare and submit all statutory filings, including FPS, EPS, P45s, Starter Declarations, End‑of‑Year Declarations, and P60s.
• Manage the accurate payment of salaries and statutory allowances across a range of clients.
• Administer auto enrolment responsibilities in line with regulatory requirements.
• Complete all month‑end and year‑end payroll processes to required standards.

Client Liaison

• Act as a point of contact for client queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Maintain strong, positive relationships with client contacts to support smooth payroll operations.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all payroll reporting meets legislative requirements, HMRC guidance, and deadlines.
• Produce management reports as required.

Additional Duties

• Assist with any ad hoc assignments or projects as directed by the Payroll Services Manager.

Attributes & Competencies

• Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel (intermediate level).
• Ability to learn new systems and software quickly and accurately.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
• Strong sense of accountability, demonstrating ownership of tasks and outcomes.
• Proactive approach to workload management with the ability to balance priorities effectively.
• Positive, adaptable, and solutions‑focused mindset.
• Commitment to delivering excellent client service.

What We Offer

• Full‑time trainee payroll position within a progressive and expanding accountancy practice.
• Access to both internal and external training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to a broad range of clients across multiple industries.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Competitive employment package.

Contact: Nina Willemse, Audit Manager – Audit