Payroll Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF021041/Jen

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

550 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a numbers-driven professional with a passion for payroll? We’ve recently partnered with a leading JSE-listed manufacturing company based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town to find a Payroll Accountant who’s ready to take full ownership of the payroll function. As the Payroll Accountant, you’ll be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for a large staff complement. This includes everything from processing and reconciling monthly payroll, handling statutory submissions, and ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation – all while working in a high-paced, high-performance environment.

POSITION INFO:

Process and manage end-to-end payroll for all employees, including permanent, contract, and hourly-paid staff
Ensure payroll is fully compliant with South African tax laws
Perform monthly reconciliations of payroll accounts and liaise with finance to ensure accurate GL postings
Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for internal and statutory requirements
Maintain and update employee records in the payroll system
Ensure data integrity
Provide required payroll documentation and reports for internal and external audits
Coordinate employee benefits such as medical aid, provident fund contributions
Ensure accurate deductions
Manage and process all third-payments and ensure timeous submission
Serve as the point of contact for payroll-related queries and provide professional support to HR and employees
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and ensure alignment with best practices and internal controls

Skills & Experience:
Meticulous attention to detail and a solid understanding of payroll legislation
3-5 Years of experience in a similar payroll-focused role
Exposure to Payroll Systems (Sage, VIP, or similar)

Qualification:
Completed BCom degree in Finance or Accounting
Grade 12 (Matric)

Contact JENELLE COOKSON on , quoting the Ref: CTF021041.

Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies.

Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Cleaning Contracts Manager (Commercial)
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Our client, a longstanding company, with over 50 years experience in the industry, seeks your contract management experience to oversee the daily workings of the organisation operations. You will be responsible for maintaining a high-quality standard of organisation's deliverables in line with site specific SLA’s by managing client relations, performing cleaning and equipment inspections.
Today

Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 300 000 Annually
Looking to grow your accounting career in a cutting-edge industrial environment? Our client is seeking a sharp, motivated Accountant to join their finance team in the bio-refinery space. Whether you’ve just completed your articles or have a couple of years of experience under your belt, this role offers a unique mix of finance and payroll duties in a purpose-driven, innovative company. If nu...
Today

Operations & Administration Manager - Edgemead, Cape Town (Western Cape, SA)
Location: Edgemead
Salary: Market related
Operations & Administration manager - Edgemead, Cape Town (Western Cape, SA) We are currently rec
Today

HR Generalist
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
hr GENERALIST Location: Cape TownContract Type: Permanent
Today

Regional Human Resource Manager
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Today

HR, IR and Payroll Manager
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 75000 Monthly
Our client, a leading transportation company, seeks to employ a professional, vibrant and motivated hr manager, with a strong background in hr, IR and Payroll supervision, to join this progressive and expanding professional team. Please note that a recognised SABPP or related membership is required, coupled with solid experience in a highly unionized environment. Residents in the Cape T...
1 day ago

HR Co-ordinator | The Silo Hotel
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
1 day ago

Payroll Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 550 000 Annually
Are you a numbers-driven professional with a passion for payroll? We’ve recently partnered with a leading JSE-listed manufacturing company based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town to find a Payroll Accountant who’s ready to take full ownership of the payroll function. As the Payroll Accountant, you’ll be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for a large staff ...
2 days ago

Senior Human Resource Manager
Location: Capetown
Salary: R 660 000.00 negotiable
Looking for a solid hr manager with experience managing blue and white-collar staff - full spectrum human resources - as this is an operational role within a dynamic organisation.
3 days ago

Senior Human Resource Manager
Location: Capetown
Salary: R 660 000.00 negotiable
Looking for a solid hr manager with experience managing blue and white-collar staff - full spectrum human resources - as this is an operational role within a dynamic organisation.
3 days ago