Payroll Accountant - Robert Half : Job Details

Role: Payroll Accountant

Location: London

Salary: £50-60k + benefits & share options

This is an innovative SaaS business based in central London. They provide an excellent platform offering a range of various services globally across transportation.

Due to some exciting changes internally, they are now looking to hire an experienced Payroll Accountant to play a key part in their global finance team.

ROLE

The Payroll Accountant for this well-established SaaS business based in London, will take on a number of key payroll duties for the UK whilst supporting EMEA processing. This will include:

• Working with external payroll partner, owning the payroll process from start to finish
• Supporting payroll processes across various subsidiaries including Netherlands, France and Belgium.
• Understand tax requirements for any new jurisdictions and any other changes that may impact payroll.
• Lead aspects of the monthly financial reporting such as preparation of journals and reconciling general ledger.
• Design and assist with any new implementations to improve the payroll process.
• Perform regular audits of the payroll data to ensure accuracy of employee payment information.
• Be the main point of contact for any employee queries relation to pay.
• Exercise a strict degree of confidentiality regarding pay information and privacy initiatives.

PROFILE

The ideal profile for this senior Payroll Accountant role, should have the following attributes:

• 4-5+ years of experience within similar specialist Payroll position.
• Strong technical understanding of accounting principles (journals and general ledger).
• Experience with EMEA Payroll would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Experience with Workday would be advantageous.

SALARY & BENEFITS

£50,000 to £60,000 plus benefits including:

• Share options scheme
• Pension contributions
• Hybrid working
• Regular team socials
• Healthcare and more!

The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.

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