Trainee Payroll Administrator

Streets LLP; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive accountancy practice is looking for a Trainee Payroll Administrator to support the delivery of payroll services. The role involves processing payrolls, managing payments, and acting as a point of contact for client queries. Ideal for those eager to build a career in payroll, it offers training opportunities and a supportive team environment. Applicants should possess strong computer skills and communication abilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Benefits

Access to training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Competitive employment package

Qualifications

• Intermediate computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to learn systems quickly.
• Accountability in task management.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer payrolls from start to finish.
• Manage accurate payments and statutory allowances.
• Act as a point of contact for client queries.
• Ensure compliance with payroll reporting.
• Assist with ad hoc assignments.

Skills

Computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

Clear written and verbal communication

Ability to learn new systems quickly

Proactive workload management

Job description

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.