Payroll Officer

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 15/07/2026

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.

• Process monthly and bi-weekly UK payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
• Process payroll using SAGE
  50 (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.

• Prepare and submit HMRC Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, including:
  • Full Payment Submission (FPS)
  • Employer Payment Summary (EPS)
• Process statutory documentation including:
  • P45
  • P60
  • P11D / P11D(b)
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

• 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.

• Prepare payroll reports for management and relevant departments.
• Complete monthly reconciliations including:
  • Pension reconciliations
  • Statutory payment reconciliations
• Assist with payroll audits and compliance reporting.

• 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.

• Relevant Diploma or Qualification in:
  • Payroll
  • Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Or equivalent qualification

• 3–5 years' experience processing UK payroll.
• Experience using SAGE
  50 (UK) and Morepay .
• Experience processing high-volume payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proven ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.