Payroll Administrator - Uk

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

1. Payroll Processing: Manage and process payroll accurately and on time.
2. Ledger Management: Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
3. Journal Entries: Process journal entries, ensuring they align with financial records.
4. Accruals & Prepayments: Apply accounting principles to manage accruals and prepayments effectively.
5. Trial Balance Preparation: Ensure financial records are accurately maintained up to the Trial Balance stage.
6. Compliance & Reporting: Assist with HMRC reporting and ensure compliance with payroll regulations.
7. Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
8. Support & Queries: Handle payroll and accounts-related queries from employees and clients.

Requirements:

1. Education & Experience:
2. A relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping.
3. 3+ years of experience in payroll processing, bookkeeping, or a similar role.
4. Technical Skills:
5. Proficiency in payroll software and accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks).
6. Strong understanding of journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
7. Experience with reconciliations and HMRC reporting.
8. Soft Skills:
9. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
10. Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work under pressure.
11. Effective communication skills for handling payroll and accounts-related queries.