Durban: Payroll Administrator posted by Bright City Talent

About Us: Our Client is an established South African wealth and accounting firm dedicated to providing financial solutions to individuals and businesses. They offer expert advice, comprehensive planning, and strategic services to ensure financial success and stability for their clients. Their well-established Durban North head office seeks an experienced a Payroll Administrator to join their dynamic and expanding firm.

As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in managing payroll operations. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive financial information with accuracy and integrity. You will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, as well as managing accounts receivable to ensure clients’ payments are collected efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Administrator:

• Process and administer payroll for employees in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations
• Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, wages, benefits, and deductions
• Maintain payroll records, including tax filings, employee benefits, and leave balances
• Prepare and submit payroll-related tax returns, including monthly, quarterly, and annual filings
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll issues and discrepancies
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant labour laws, tax codes, and payroll software systems
• Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation when required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant qualification
• 8-10 years experience in payroll
• Proven experience in payroll administration, preferably in an accounting or finance environment
• Familiarity with accounting software and payroll systems
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A high level of integrity and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive financial information
• Knowledge of labour laws and accounting standards

This role is an office based job, in Durban North.