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

• 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 QuickBooks).
  • 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.