Accountant & HR Payroll Administrator

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022797/JL

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

570 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
An established, fastâmoving organisation is seeking an experienced Accountant & HR Payroll Administrator. This is a critical, handsâon role within a small finance team, requiring someone who can step in quickly, take ownership, and manage multiple deadlines across accounting, payroll and statutory compliance.The role suits a selfâsufficient, detailâdriven finance professional who thrives in a highâaccountability environment and is comfortable operating endâtoâend.

POSITION INFO:

Full accounting function up to management accounts pack level
Process monthly journals including accruals, provisions and depreciation
Cashbook management, bank reconciliations and cashâflow forecasting
Maintain subâledger reconciliations (debtors, creditors, intercompany, GL)
Maintain and update the fixed asset register
Prepare and submit monthly management reporting packs
Endâtoâend payroll processing, including payslips, reimbursements and leave administration
Prepare, submit and manage all statutory returns (PAYE, SDL, UIF, VAT, ROE, IT14SD, STATS SA, etc.)
Liaise with SARS, banks, external auditors, insurers and advisors
Support internal and external audits and maintain strong internal controls
Manage insurance administration and claims
Assist with adâhoc finance and reporting requirements

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar fullâfunction accounting role
Strong payroll administration experience
Proven SARS eâFiling and statutory compliance experience
Experience in preparing management accounts
Strong Excel skills
Experience with midâtier ERP systems - advantageous
Ability to operate independently and manage competing deadlines

Qualification:
Diploma OR Degree in Accounting OR Finance

Contact Joshua Lawrence on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF022797.

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