Payroll Officer
Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd · Cape Town, South Africa ·
- Category
- Finance
- Experience
- 3+ years
Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Officer to join our client’s team based in Plattekloof. This role is ideally suited to a payroll professional who is deadline-driven, highly accurate, and confident managing the full payroll function within a structured environment.
Payroll Processing
- Process monthly and bi-weekly UK payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
- Process payroll using SAGE50 (UK) and Morepay.
- Complete all month-end payroll activities.
- Import payroll batches accurately.
- Process salary adjustments and payroll amendments.
- Maintain employee pension records.
- Ensure accurate maintenance of employee payroll information.
- Verify payroll data, attendance, and time records.
Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and submit HMRC Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, including:
- Full Payment Submission (FPS)
- Employer Payment Summary (EPS)
- Full Payment Submission (FPS)
- Process statutory documentation including:
- P45
- P60
- P11D / P11D(b)
- P45
- Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
Payroll Administration
- Maintain accurate payroll records and filing systems.
- Ensure payroll documentation is scanned and filed correctly.
- Handle confidential payroll information professionally.
- Perform payroll-related administrative duties as required.
Reporting & Reconciliations
- Prepare payroll reports for management and relevant departments.
- Complete monthly reconciliations including:
- Pension reconciliations
- Statutory payment reconciliations
- Pension reconciliations
- Assist with payroll audits and compliance reporting.
Payroll Queries
- Resolve payroll queries from employees and management professionally.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Follow up on outstanding payroll information to ensure deadlines are met.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Relevant Diploma or Qualification in:
- Payroll
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- Or equivalent qualification
- Payroll
Experience
- 3–5 years' experience processing UK payroll.
- Experience using SAGE50 (UK) and Morepay.
- Experience processing high-volume payrolls.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
- Proven ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
Technical Knowledge
- UK Payroll legislation
- HMRC RTI submissions
- FPS & EPS submissions
- P45, P60, P11D/P11D(b)
- Pension administration
- Payroll reconciliations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Payroll reporting
- Payroll systems administration
Competencies
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong numerical ability
- High level of accuracy
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Relationship management skills