Payroll Services in Johannesburg
Accurate payroll processing helps your employees get paid correctly while keeping monthly employer obligations organised and up to date.
MC Accounting & Taxation provides structured payroll services for owner-managed businesses across Johannesburg
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Monthly Payroll Support
Our payroll service is managed through an agreed monthly cut-off and approval process.
Depending on your selected scope, the service may include:
Monthly payroll processing
Employee payslips
PAYE, UIF and SDL calculations where applicable
EMP201 preparation and submission
UIF declarations where included
Payroll reports
Monthly payroll journals
Employee onboarding and terminations where included
Review of approved allowances, deductions, leave and overtime
Your quotation will confirm the number of employees and services included.
What We Need From You Each Month
To process payroll accurately and on time, we require:
New employee information
Details of terminations
Approved salaries and changes
Hours, overtime and leave information
Allowances, deductions and reimbursements
Any relevant SARS or Department of Employment and Labour notices
Final approval before payroll is completed
A monthly cut-off date will be agreed during onboarding.
Employer Compliance During the Year
Monthly payroll is only one part of employer compliance.
Depending on your company’s registrations, it may also require:
Monthly EMP201 submissions
Interim EMP501 reconciliation
Annual EMP501 reconciliation
IRP5 and IT3(a) certificates
Annual Compensation Fund Return of Earnings
Interim and annual employer submissions are included only where they are listed in your selected Monthly Accounting package or written quotation.
Standalone Payroll or a Complete Monthly Package
Payroll can be provided as:
A standalone monthly payroll service; or
Part of a broader Monthly Accounting package that includes bookkeeping, payroll and applicable company compliance.
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Annual financial statements and company income tax returns are not included in a standalone payroll engagement. They are included only where expressly listed in the selected Monthly Accounting package.
Work Quoted Separately
The following services are assessed and quoted separately:
Historical payroll corrections
Rebuilding prior payroll periods
Complex payroll reconciliations
SARS verifications, audits or disputes
Labour-law and human-resources advice
Employment contracts and disciplinary matters
Payroll work outside the agreed monthly cut-off
Additional employees or entities outside the agreed scope
Payroll Services Across Johannesburg
We support owner-managed businesses across Johannesburg North, including Randburg, Sandton, Bryanston, Rivonia, Morningside, Waterfall and Kyalami.
Our payroll service is managed digitally through secure information sharing, agreed monthly cut-offs and clear approval procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A: Yes. PAYE, UIF and SDL calculations can be included where they apply to the employer and are listed in the agreed payroll scope.
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A: Yes. EMP201 preparation and submission can be included in the monthly payroll service.
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A: Interim and annual EMP501 reconciliations can be included in the selected Monthly Accounting package or quoted separately under a standalone payroll engagement.
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A: Yes, where included in the selected payroll service and the required information is provided before the monthly cut-off.
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A: Yes. We will confirm the reports, employee information and opening payroll balances required for a controlled handover.
Need Structured Payroll Support?
We will review your employee numbers, payroll frequency, statutory registrations and current process before confirming the appropriate monthly service.

