Payroll Administrator

About the role

C2M is an established audit and accounting firm based in the Tyger Valley area of Bellville. They are looking for a Payroll Administrator who will report to the Senior Payroll Administrator and continue their career in a professional environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a designated portfolio of client payrolls as the primary point of contact for all payroll‑related queries.
• Process full bi‑weekly, weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Calculate and deduct PAYE, UIF, and SDL, and prepare monthly EMP201 returns on SARS eFiling.
• Prepare and submit bi‑annual EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates within prescribed deadlines.
• Submit monthly UIF declarations via ufiling and manage employee registrations with the Department of Labour.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including personal information, banking details, and employment terms.
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and reports for clients, including cost summaries and variance analyses.
• Manage COID registrations, Letters of Good Standing, and Return of Earnings submissions for clients.
• Ensure all client payrolls comply with BCEA, LRA, Income Tax Act, and POPIA requirements.
• Stay current on payroll‑related tax legislation changes and implement updates before their effective dates.

Required profile

• Payspace knowledge and experience.
• 3–4 years experience in payroll administration.
• General office administration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Payroll qualification (desired).
• Grade 12 education.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.

Required skills

• Payspace
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook