Role overview

Qualifications

Experience with payroll processing or a similar finance/admin role
Familiarity with payroll software and spreadsheets
Strong attention to detail and comfort with numbers
Clear written and spoken English

Responsibilities

Process monthly and weekly payroll runs accurately and on schedule
Maintain employee pay records, tax details and leave balances
Handle starter, leaver and change-of-detail updates
Answer payroll queries from staff clearly and promptly

Key facts

Remote from: Africa
Full time
Payroll Clerk
English

Hard skills

Payroll Processing Computerized Payroll Systems

Other skills

Detail Oriented
Spreadsheets
Communication

About the company

Remote Recruitment

Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

REMOTE RECRUITMENT is a remote jobs recruitment agency that assists UK-based companies with finding the best talent for their needs. We operate as a full-service employment agency providing recruitment/staffing for the following specialist fields:- Marketing specialists- Sales- Assistants/adminWe source talent and handle the entire process on your behalf, based on your company’s needs for each role. We also take care of background checks and contracts to ensure you focus your attention where it’s needed, on your business.

Company details

Company typeScaleup

IndustryHuman Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

Company size11 - 50

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Job description

Role overview

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Payroll Administrator to join a growing UK employer, working fully remotely from South Africa. You'll own the accurate, on-time running of payroll for a busy team, keeping records tidy and answering pay queries with care. This is a great fit if you enjoy detail, deadlines and being the person people trust to get the numbers right.

Key responsibilities

Process monthly and weekly payroll runs accurately and on schedule
Maintain employee pay records, tax details and leave balances
Handle starter, leaver and change-of-detail updates
Answer payroll queries from staff clearly and promptly
Reconcile payroll reports and flag any discrepancies
Support month-end reporting and compliance checks

What you'll need

Experience with payroll processing or a similar finance/admin role
Familiarity with payroll software and spreadsheets
Strong attention to detail and comfort with numbers
Clear written and spoken English
A reliable home internet connection and quiet workspace

What's on offer

A salary of R16,000–R22,000 per month, working hours of 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), and a stable, fully remote role with a supportive UK team. Remote Recruitment connects skilled South African professionals with UK employers who value their work and offer real long-term prospects.