# Payroll Administrator

> Remote Recruitment · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-07-11

**Workplace:** remote

## 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.

## Apply

[Apply at Remote Recruitment](https://apply.workable.com/remote-recruitment/j/CA6F0C7007/apply)

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