Payroll Bookkeeper - SPARK Schools Support at SPARK Schools

Responsibilities:

• Full end-to-end payroll processing for multiple payrolls in SAGE 300 People
• Process payroll for high volumes of employees
• Capture hours from systems, calculate wages, overtime, bonuses & deductions
• Maintain and update employee master data
• Ensure seamless integration with HC & timekeeping systems (manual & biometric)
• Manage bulk imports/exports of time, earnings, and deductions
• Reconcile payrolls before finalisation
• Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation
• Submit all statutory returns: EMP201, EMP501, UIF declarations
• Compile accurate payroll reports for:
• Internal management
• Client billing & invoice reconciliation
• Payroll trend analysis

Requirements

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Minimum 3-5 years of payroll processing experience, specifically with Sage 300.
• Advanced SAGE 300 People training is highly advantageous
•  Expert-level experience inSAGE 300 People (Payroll Module)
• Experience in processing payrolls (using SAGE 300 People) is advantageous
• Advanced experience with SAGE 300 People (HR Module) is advantageous
• Advanced Excel skills are essential
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal, reading & writing)
• Able to meet strict deadlines & work independently