About the position
Join a well-established and highly regarded law firm as a Payroll Administrator / Bookkeeper. This remote opportunity (for a Cape Town based candidate), is ideal for a meticulous finance professional who enjoys balancing payroll, bookkeeping and financial administration in a structured, professional environment.
You will be responsible for the accurate processing of payroll using Sage 300, maintaining financial records, and assisting with general bookkeeping and finance administration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll Administration
- Process monthly payroll accurately and on time using Sage 300.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records.
- Capture payroll-related changes, including new employees, terminations, salary adjustments, leave, deductions, and allowances.
- Ensure payroll complies with relevant South African legislation and company policies.
- Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations.
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees.
- Assist with statutory payroll submissions and record keeping where required.
Bookkeeping
- Process and reconcile bank transactions.
- Capture supplier invoices and customer receipts.
- Prepare and process creditor and debtor reconciliations.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
- Prepare journals where required.
- Reconcile petty cash and company expense claims.
- Assist with budgeting and cash flow reporting where required.
- Liaise with external accountants and auditors when necessary.
General Administration
- Maintain confidential financial and payroll records.
- Ensure filing systems are organised and up to date.
- Prepare reports for management as requested.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative and financial processes.
- Perform other finance and administrative duties as reasonably required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma or Certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in payroll administration and bookkeeping.
- Practical experience using Sage 300 Payroll.
- Sound understanding of general bookkeeping principles.
- Experience with bank reconciliations, creditors, debtors and general ledger processing.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Afrikaans.
- Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Previous experience within a legal, professional services or corporate environment.
- Knowledge of South African payroll legislation, including PAYE, UIF and SDL.
- Experience preparing management reports.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
SALARY:
- The proposed salary for the role is R20k - R30k per month - the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.
Desired Skills:
- sage 300
- payroll
- bookkeeping
- ms excel
- reconciliations
