Accounting & Payroll Manager

Our client

is seeking a technically strong, well-spoken

Accounting & Payroll Manager

to oversee monthly accounting, payroll, and compliance for a portfolio of entities. You’ll manage deadlines end-to-end, guide a small team, and keep reporting and statutory submissions audit-ready.

•

Location:

Office based in George.
•

Position Type:

Full time, on-site, permanent position.
•

Salary offered: Between R35 000-R45 000 per month, dependent on ideal candidate's experience.

Key Responsibilities:
Payroll oversight
• Manage and review payroll processing and monthly cut-offs for multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements (SARS, Department of Labour), including EMP201, IRP5 (interim & annual), UIF and COIDA submissions, EasyFile administration, and new registrations.
• Lead and support the payroll function; handle client/stakeholder queries timeously.

Accounting & VAT
• Oversee monthly accounting close and reporting timelines.
• Review bookkeeping and management accounts; complete processing for allocated clients.
• Perform core reconciliations (bank, suppliers, customers) and prepare journals to trial balance.
• Prepare VAT calculations and submissions; support SARS reviews and follow-ups.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to a team of bookkeepers.