Payroll Accountant (Global)

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate monthly payroll processes across multiple countries, including Europe, the UK, and North America.
• Prepare and submit payroll data to local payroll providers, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Review payroll calculations and payslips, including gross-to-net calculations, taxes, social security contributions, benefits, and deductions.
• Coordinate salary payments and ensure timely settlement of payroll taxes and statutory contributions.
• Maintain and reconcile payroll accounting records, including payroll journals, accruals, liabilities, and balance sheet accounts.
• Review and process employee expenses and reimbursements in line with company policies and local regulations.
• Ensure accurate payroll and accounting treatment of employee benefits, bonuses, allowances, and other compensation elements.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, Treasury, and external payroll providers to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Monitor changes in local payroll legislation, tax regulations, and social security requirements.
• Manage communication with external payroll providers and resolve payroll-related queries and discrepancies.
• Participate in payroll process improvements, automation, and standardization across international entities.

Requirements:

• Experience in international payroll administration, payroll accounting, or a similar finance-related role.
• Practical understanding of payroll processes, gross-to-net calculations, taxation, and statutory contributions.
• Experience working with external payroll providers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Good knowledge of payroll accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Understanding of employee benefits, expense reimbursements, and their payroll and tax implications.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with payroll or accounting systems.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• English proficiency sufficient for communication with international colleagues and external providers.

We offer:

• An opportunity to work in an international technology company with a growing global presence.
• Exposure to payroll operations across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
• Close collaboration with international HR, Finance, and Accounting teams.
• Opportunities to improve, automate, and standardize international payroll processes.
• A professional environment with opportunities for growth and development.