UK Payroll Administrator / Bookkeeper – Remote – Based Anywhere in SA

Responsibilities Process accurate and timely end-to-end UK payroll for weekly/monthly employees Administer all statutory deductions including PAYE, National Insurance, Student Loans, and Pension Contributions Manage and process Starters and Leavers including P45/P46 and P60s Ensure accurate submission of Real Time Information (RTI) to HMRC Administer Auto-Enrolment pensions and liaise with pension providers Manage SMP, SSP, SPP, and other statutory payments in line with UK regulations Maintain and update employee payroll records in compliance with GDPR Perform monthly reconciliations of payroll reports and liaise with finance Ensure timely payments to employees, HMRC, and third-party providers Respond to internal and external payroll queries professionally and efficiently Assist with year-end payroll processes, including issuing of P60s and P11Ds Keep up to date with changes in UK payroll legislation and implement accordingly Support audits, compliance checks, and internal reporting requests Requirements Minimum 35 years of UK payroll experience (essential) Experience running a portfolio of payrolls concurrently with large staff complements (80) is essential Solid knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including HMRC regulations, RTI, and Auto-Enrolment Experience with payroll systems such as Sage Payroll, ADP, Iris, BrightPay, SimplePay or similar Experience on Xero and Quickbooks preferred Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy Ability to handle confidential data with discretion Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.

Location: Any Location, ZA

Posted Date: 8/17/2025