Payroll & Monthly Accounting Administrator

Recruiter:

The Talent Room

Job Ref:

Tal000258/DT

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Location:

George, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll & Monthly Accounting Administrator to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, deadlines, and accuracy, and who is comfortable handling both payroll and monthly accounting responsibilities.

POSITION INFO:
Description:

Assist with end-to-end payroll processing on a regular pay cycle
Review and validate timecards, pay adjustments, deductions, and benefits
Enter payroll data accurately and perform basic reconciliations
Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially
Support onboarding and offboarding payroll activities
Statutory tasks including EMP201’s, EMP501, UIF registrations and de-registrations and Compensation Fund registrations and submissions
Preparing monthly accounting records up to trial balance
Processing journals, reconciliations, and monthly reports
Assisting with VAT, EMP submissions, and general compliance
Liaising with clients and internal teams where required

Requirements:

1–3 years experience in Accounting / Payroll (advantageous)
Should be able to speak Afrikaans and English
Strong sense of confidentiality and integrity
Ability to meet strict deadlines consistently
Clear and professional communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ideal Candidate Characteristics

Highly responsible and accountable for their work
Disciplined and comfortable following established processes
Able to focus and stay calm during payroll deadlines
Analytical—notices discrepancies and asks questions
Values consistency and fairness in applying payroll rules
Team-oriented and willing to cross-train in all payroll functions

Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

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