Finance & Payroll Administrator

About the Role

We are looking for a Finance & Payroll Administrator to join our finance team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day accounting function and the full payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

The payroll component of this role is operational and straightforward, focused on capturing, processing, and running payroll rather than complex payroll strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and transaction processing on Sage / Xero


• Creditors capturing on Sage / Xero


• Bank reconciliations


• Budget reconciliation and tracking and reporting


• General support to management with financial insights

Payroll Administration

• Capture and process monthly payroll


• Run the full payroll cycle end to end


• Ensure accurate deductions, allowances, and payments


• Submit payroll-related statutory returns


• Maintain payroll records and employee data


• Liaise with HR where required


• PaySpace experience will be a strong advantage
  

Requirements

Essential

• Strong accounting and bookkeeping skills


• High attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines


• Solid understanding of payroll processes

Beneficial

• Experience in professional services, consulting, or IT environments


• Experience with PaySpace


• Sage or Xero experience


• Exposure to multi-currency or multi-entity environments

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or similar qualification


• Articles completed will be advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented and methodical


• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills


• Reliable and accountable


• Able to collaborate effectively with finance, HR, and management


• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment


• Having fun with work and with the company. Join and participate in company culture and environment.