Overview
Payroll Administrator – UK Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at The Legends Agency
Job Title:
Payroll Administrator
Location:
Foreshore, Cape Town
Job Type: Full-time | Office-based
About Our Client
We take pride in delivering top-tier recruitment solutions across multiple industries. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Payroll Administrator with accounts and bookkeeping experience to join our team. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional who excels in managing payroll processes and possesses a solid understanding of financial transactions.
Role Overview
As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a crucial role in processing payroll efficiently while ensuring accuracy in accounting entries. You will be responsible for maintaining sales and purchase ledgers, handling journal entries, and managing accruals and prepayments. A strong foundation in bookkeeping and an understanding of journal entries up to the Trial Balance stage are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing:
Manage and process payroll accurately and on time.
Ledger Management:
Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Journal Entries:
Process journal entries, ensuring they align with financial records.
Accruals & Prepayments:
Apply accounting principles to manage accruals and prepayments effectively.
Trial Balance Preparation:
Ensure financial records are accurately maintained up to the Trial Balance stage.
Compliance & Reporting:
Assist with HMRC reporting and ensure compliance with payroll regulations.
Reconciliations:
Perform reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
Support & Queries:
Handle payroll and accounts-related queries from employees and clients.
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
A relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping.
3+ years of experience in payroll processing, bookkeeping, or a similar role.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in payroll software and accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, or Quick Books).
Strong understanding of journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
Experience with reconciliations and HMRC reporting.
Soft Skills:
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work under pressure.
Effective communication skills for handling payroll and accounts-related queries.
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Title: Payroll Administrator – UK
Company: The Legends Agency
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Accounting (Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections), Finance & Banking (Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable/ Collections)
