SUMMARY:
Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator
POSITION INFO:
Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator – POS25225
Location: Menlyn Pretoria
Salary: R30 000.00 – R37 000.00 pm
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to join our client’s 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 5–8 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 the subject line of your email.
Please Note
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