Payroll Accountant

We are seeking an experienced qualified or part-qualified accountant to join the finance team on a 6-month initial contract. This role will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, playing a key role in supporting the Finance Manager to maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles and reporting requirements. It will involve responsibilities across both payroll and intercompany accounting, so a strong working knowledge of payroll accounting is essential.
Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in managing the month-end financial close process.
• Review and reconcile payroll balance sheet accounts, ensuring proper documentation and support for all balances, highlighting areas of risk or opportunity.
• Work closely with the Payroll team to ensure timely and accurate information to determine correct accounting treatment.
• Assist with internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to promote efficiency and best practice.
• Prepare management information and financial reports as required.
• Carry out ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as needed.

Key Job Dimensions

• Geographical scope: Multi-country
• Budget responsibility: No
• Direct/indirect reports: None
• Proportion of role responsibilities executed personally: More than 50%
• Established procedures: No

Technical CompetenciesEssential:

• Intermediate Excel user
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations
• Good knowledge of accounting principles
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Desirable:

• Experience using Oracle Fusion

Industry CompetenciesEssential:

• Experience working in a multi-site or matrix organisation

Desirable:

• Experience within the construction or related industry

Professional CompetenciesEssential:

• Builds strong, trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Adapts well to changing priorities and business needs
• Takes ownership to identify and resolve challenges
• Uses data and analysis to support effective decision-making

Qualifications and ExperienceEssential:

• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree