Outsource payroll before it becomes a monthly compliance risk. Employees paid. SARS aligned. Records under control.
AccountWorx assists South African businesses with outsourced payroll support, payslips, employee changes, PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201 submissions, EMP501 reconciliations and IRP5 certificates — helping employers keep payroll accurate, confidential and properly controlled.
Payroll should not be a rushed monthly admin task. It needs control, confidentiality and compliance.
Outsourcing payroll helps business owners reduce monthly admin pressure, protect sensitive employee information and keep employer submissions aligned with the payroll records used for SARS and employee reporting.
The real value is not only processing payslips — it is reducing employer risk.
Accuracy and consistency
Payroll is processed through a structured monthly routine so employee changes, deductions and payroll reports are handled consistently.
Employer compliance support
PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501 and IRP5 requirements are considered as part of the wider employer compliance cycle.
Confidential employee handling
Salary information, deductions and employee records are sensitive and should be handled through a controlled and confidential process.
Less pressure on business owners
Outsourcing removes the recurring monthly pressure of trying to manage payroll, deadlines, changes and employer records internally.
Pricing is confirmed after review — not advertised as a cheap payslip rate.
Payroll support is priced using a setup fee, monthly employer base fee and per-employee processing fee. Catch-up payroll, EMP501 corrections, UIF issues, COIDA support, payroll reconstruction and historic corrections are quoted separately.
Practical payroll support for South African employers. From payslips to employer compliance.
AccountWorx helps employers manage the monthly payroll cycle, employee payroll records and statutory employer obligations so payroll does not become a recurring source of pressure, confusion or compliance risk.
Payroll support that connects employee records, calculations and employer submissions.
Payroll is not only about issuing payslips. Each monthly pay run affects employee records, payroll reports, PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201 submissions, EMP501 reconciliations and IRP5 certificates.
Monthly payroll processing
Processing salaries, deductions, benefits, employee changes and monthly payroll reports through a controlled payroll routine.
Payslips and employee records
Preparing payslips and maintaining payroll records for active employees, new appointments, terminations and monthly payroll changes.
PAYE, UIF and SDL support
Assisting with employer payroll compliance items linked to PAYE, UIF, SDL and monthly EMP201 requirements where applicable.
EMP501 and IRP5 support
Supporting employer reconciliations, employee tax certificates and payroll records needed for EMP501 and IRP5 reporting.
Payroll reports and summaries
Providing payroll summaries and reports to support management review, accounting records, salary payments and compliance checks.
Payroll clean-up and corrections
Assisting with historic payroll issues, corrections, missing records and employer compliance gaps where separate review and scope are required.
Payroll work is scoped according to the employer’s actual requirements.
Monthly payroll support, employer submissions, EMP501 work, UIF issues, COIDA support, catch-up payroll and historic corrections may require different levels of work and are confirmed before proceeding.
A monthly payroll cycle with clear control points. Before, during and after each pay run.
Payroll works best when it follows a repeatable monthly process. AccountWorx helps employers move from last-minute payroll pressure to a structured workflow for employee changes, payslips, employer submissions and payroll records.
From employee changes to payroll records and employer compliance.
Payroll information received
Monthly employee changes, new appointments, terminations, salary changes, unpaid leave, deductions and benefits are gathered before processing.
Payroll calculated and reviewed
Payroll is processed using the agreed employee information and reviewed for obvious inconsistencies before payslips and reports are finalised.
Payslips and payroll reports prepared
Payslips, payroll summaries and supporting reports are prepared for salary payments, accounting records and employer review.
Employer submissions supported
PAYE, UIF, SDL and EMP201-related information is supported according to the agreed scope and the employer’s registration status.
Records kept ready for reconciliation
Payroll records are retained to support EMP501 reconciliations, IRP5 certificates, employer records and future payroll queries.
Payroll support is scoped to the employer’s actual payroll environment.
The monthly process, employer submissions, employee count, payroll frequency, historic corrections and year-end reconciliation requirements are reviewed before the final scope and pricing are confirmed.
Payroll pricing should match the employer’s actual payroll environment. Not a cheap payslip rate that ignores compliance risk.
Payroll work is scoped before pricing is confirmed. The final fee depends on the employer setup, number of employees, payroll frequency, statutory requirements, monthly changes and whether historic corrections or catch-up work are required.
A transparent structure without locking the business into the wrong scope.
Once-off setup fee
Charged for payroll onboarding, employer details, employee setup, payroll structure review and initial compliance setup.
Monthly employer base fee
Covers the recurring employer administration, payroll control process, communication, reporting structure and monthly support framework.
Per-employee processing fee
Charged per active employee according to employee count, payroll frequency, monthly changes and the level of payroll processing required.
Typical monthly payroll scope may include:
- Monthly payroll processing and payslips
- Employee payroll changes and basic records
- Payroll summaries and reports
- PAYE, UIF, SDL and EMP201 support where applicable
- Payroll records retained for reconciliation support
Usually quoted separately:
- Payroll setup or migration
- Historic payroll corrections or reconstruction
- EMP501 corrections and IRP5 rework
- UIF, COIDA or employer registration issues
- Backlog payroll, late submissions or compliance rescue work
Final pricing is confirmed before work proceeds.
Payroll support is not advertised as a one-size-fits-all price because the risk and workload differ between employers. AccountWorx confirms the scope, setup requirements, monthly base fee and per-employee processing fee after review.
Payroll connects directly to employer compliance. Every month. Every employee. Every submission.
A payroll process does not end when payslips are issued. The same payroll records support PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201 submissions, EMP501 reconciliations, IRP5 certificates and employer compliance records.
One payroll cycle feeds multiple compliance obligations.
When payroll information is incomplete or inconsistent, the impact can carry through to SARS submissions, UIF records, employee certificates and year-end employer reconciliations.
Employee records
Employee details, appointments, terminations, salary changes, deductions and benefits need to be kept current.
Payroll calculations
Monthly calculations must align with salaries, deductions, benefits, leave, allowances and employer records.
Payslips and reports
Payslips and payroll summaries support employees, accounting records and management review.
Employer submissions
PAYE, UIF, SDL and EMP201 support must be aligned to the monthly payroll information.
Reconciliations
EMP501 reconciliations depend on accurate monthly payroll records, submissions and employee data.
Employee certificates
IRP5 certificates must reflect payroll information accurately for the employee and employer.
Payroll errors can become compliance problems later.
Incorrect monthly payroll records may only become visible during EMP501 reconciliation, IRP5 preparation, SARS queries or employee disputes.
Need payroll brought under control?
AccountWorx can review your payroll setup, employee count, statutory obligations, monthly process and any historic correction requirements.
Request Payroll Support →Questions about payroll outsourcing, employer submissions and scope.
Payroll affects employees, SARS employer obligations, UIF records and year-end reconciliations. These answers explain how AccountWorx approaches payroll support, pricing structure and employer compliance.
Why should a business outsource payroll?
Payroll is a recurring monthly compliance function, not only an admin task. Outsourcing helps reduce internal pressure, improve consistency, protect confidential employee information and keep payroll records aligned with employer submissions and year-end reporting.
What payroll services does AccountWorx assist with?
AccountWorx assists with monthly payroll processing, payslips, employee changes, payroll reports, PAYE, UIF, SDL and EMP201 support where applicable, as well as EMP501 and IRP5 support according to the agreed scope.
Do you submit EMP201 returns?
EMP201 support may be included depending on the agreed payroll scope and the employer’s registration status. The payroll environment is reviewed before confirming whether monthly employer submissions form part of the service.
Can you assist with EMP501 and IRP5 certificates?
Yes. AccountWorx can assist with EMP501 reconciliation and IRP5 certificate support. This work depends on the quality of the monthly payroll records, prior submissions, employee data and whether corrections are required.
Can you help if payroll has not been done correctly in the past?
Yes. Historic payroll corrections, reconstruction, UIF issues, EMP501 corrections, missing records and catch-up payroll can be reviewed and quoted separately after assessing the extent of the work required.
Do you show fixed payroll pricing on the website?
No. Payroll is not advertised as a one-size-fits-all payslip rate. Pricing is based on a setup fee, monthly employer base fee and per-employee processing fee. Final pricing is confirmed after reviewing the employee count, payroll frequency, statutory requirements and any correction work required.
What information is needed for a payroll enquiry?
Useful information includes the number of employees, payroll frequency, PAYE/UIF/SDL registration status, current payroll system, whether EMP201 submissions are required, whether EMP501/IRP5 work is up to date and whether any historic issues need attention.
Can AccountWorx assist with UIF or COIDA issues?
UIF and COIDA-related support may be reviewed and quoted separately depending on the issue, records available and the employer’s registration or compliance status.
Not sure what payroll support your business needs?
Send AccountWorx a short payroll enquiry with your employee count, payroll frequency and employer compliance status so the correct support structure can be reviewed.
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Move payroll out of monthly pressure. Bring employer compliance under control.
Send AccountWorx a short payroll enquiry with your employee count, payroll frequency, PAYE/UIF/SDL status and any current employer compliance concerns. We will review the correct support structure before confirming scope and pricing.
Payroll pricing is confirmed after reviewing the employer setup, employee count, payroll frequency, statutory obligations, monthly changes and any historic correction or catch-up requirements. Payroll rescue, UIF, COIDA, EMP501 corrections and backlog work may be quoted separately.