Finance and Payroll Administrator

A professional services firm is seeking a meticulous and versatile Accounting and Payroll Administrator to manage essential financial and payroll operations. This role is designed for a candidate who excels at maintaining clean, accurate records and ensuring full compliance with South African statutory requirements. Your role will be to oversee the complete bookkeeping cycle up to trial balance while managing end-to-end payroll processes. As this position involves significant interaction with a specific client base, full professional proficiency in both Afrikaans and English (written and verbal) is a mandatory requirement. Key Responsibilities Execute the full bookkeeping function, including the precise capturing and processing of all financial transactions up to trial balance. Perform regular and detailed reconciliations of bank accounts, debtors, and creditors to ensure financial integrity and accuracy. Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle for both monthly and weekly pay runs, ensuring all staff are remunerated accurately and on time. Calculate and timeously submit all relevant statutory returns, including VAT, PAYE, UIF, and SDL, via SARS e-Filing Support the management team by assisting with the preparation of basic financial reports Act as a professional point of contact for clients, providing high-level service and addressing queries in both Afrikaans and English. Maintain accurate and organised records within the accounting CRM and financial systems to ensure seamless data flow and reporting. Requirements Absolute fluency in Afrikaans and English (both written and verbal) is essential. Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a combined accounting and payroll administration role. Proven expertise in managing bookkeeping functions up to trial balance. Comprehensive knowledge of South African payroll legislation and statutory submission requirements. Exceptional numerical accuracy and a high level of attention to detail. Working knowledge of Sage One Pastel, SageVIP, Microsoft Office is required Accounting CRM software experience is an advantage Benefits Flexible working environment