Salary: R29 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is looking for a Payroll Administrator to work from home in South Africa for a UK employer. Payroll is the one thing that has to be right every single month, and this role is for someone who takes that seriously and enjoys the detail.
Full-time and 100% remote, working 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST).
Key responsibilities
Process monthly and weekly payroll runs accurately and on schedule
Maintain employee records, starters, leavers and changes to pay
Calculate overtime, statutory payments, deductions and expenses
Answer payroll queries from employees clearly and discreetly
Reconcile payroll reports and support year-end processes
Keep records in line with data protection requirements
What you will need
Experience with payroll processing in a business or bureau environment
Familiarity with payroll software such as Sage, Xero, BrightPay or similar
Confident spreadsheet skills and strong numerical accuracy
Discretion with confidential information
A quiet home workspace, reliable computer and stable fibre internet
A backup power solution for load shedding
What is on offer
A permanent, fully remote position with a UK employer
Predictable UK business hours
Training on UK payroll rules if you are coming from a South African payroll background
Progression into payroll management or wider finance roles
UK payroll experience is a bonus, not a requirement. Apply through Remote Recruitment and we will help you get up to speed.
Remote Recruitment is a recruitment firm specializing in connecting skilled South African professionals with top UK-based companies. The company operates a streamlined hiring process focused on tech and customer service roles, leveraging remote work arrangements to build talent pipelines across international markets. They provide ongoing support and career growth opportunities for candidates while helping UK businesses identify and hire top-tier talent. Remote Recruitment focuses on long-term placements and maintains a mission centered on candidate success and organizational fit.
