20/10/2026
Financial Accountant
Payroll & Administration
Bring strong accounting skills, payroll expertise and a smarter approach to everyday work.
Specialized Solar Systems is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting professional to join our team. You’ll play a key role in managing financial accounts, payroll, stock and administration, while using modern digital tools to support accurate, efficient operations.
Employment: Full-time
Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30–17:00 | Friday, 07:30–14:00
Remuneration: Based on relevant qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits will be discussed
Key Responsibilities
- Process invoices, customer and supplier payments, receipts, bank transactions and daily ledger entries in Sage.
- Complete daily bank and intercompany loan reconciliations; manage debtors, creditors and petty cash, including following up overdue accounts.
- Prepare basic profit-and-loss reports, cash-flow targets and budgets; implement cost-saving measures and oversee daily inventory control and valuations.
- Manage payroll in Sage, including wage schedules, overtime calculations, leave schedules, employee wages, salaries and payslips.
- Handle EMP201, UIF, pension fund and NBCEI levy submissions, EMP201 audits, EMP501 reconciliations and NBCEI Sick Benefit Fund claims.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for accountants, basic tax returns, SARS VAT reviews and paperwork audits.
- Assist with WCA, DOL, OHS, NBCEI and ECA compliance, including preparation for labour inspections and audits.
- Manage daily and ad-hoc administration, filing, emails and recordkeeping, ensuring the confidentiality and security of financial, employee and stakeholder information.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- A degree or diploma in Accounting with a minimum of four years' relevant accounting experience.
- Solid payroll administration experience, with a good understanding of accounting principles, statutory requirements and SME compliance.
- Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Sage, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Confidence in learning new systems and using modern digital tools, including emerging AI technologies, to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, the ability to work independently, manage priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
- A professional, trustworthy approach to handling confidential financial and employee information.
- Own transport.
Advantageous: Previous experience with bargaining councils, particularly the NBCEI.
Apply
Send your CV to [email protected] by 15 November 2026, using the subject SSS Finance - Name/Surname.
Please include your notice period or earliest available start date, a brief summary of your Sage and payroll experience, and one example of how you have used digital tools to improve accuracy or efficiency in your work.
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