Global Payroll Accountant

Jefferies; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in financial services is seeking a Global Payroll Accountant for their London office. This role involves managing payroll accounting functions and ensuring the accuracy of payroll reports. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong skills in communication and proficiency in Excel, ready to enhance process efficiencies and collaborate within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years post qualified accountant experience required.
• Experience in Financial Services is an advantage.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll accounting functions including month-end payroll close.
• Oversee pay code creation and general ledger mappings.
• Assist in preparing European regulatory reports related to payroll.

Skills

Detail orientated

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Team

The Compensation Controllers team is responsible for the timely and accurate reporting, accounting, and forecasting of the Firm’s Compensation Expenses. The team currently consists of 4 people in Los Angeles, and 2 in New York.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a Global Payroll Accountant to join our team to manage various payroll accounting functions including:

• Posting of journals to the ledger as required to complete month end payroll close.
• Substantiation and reconciliation of payroll related balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee pay code creation and general ledger mappings.
• Key point person in consulting with global payroll teams to research discrepancies, implement controls and data flow optimization and improve payroll data integrity.
• Assisting in the preparation of various European regulatory reports related to payroll and compensation.
• Interface with internal and external auditors.
• Assist the team with ad-hoc payroll queries from stakeholders, providing timely and accurate responses (Front Office/HR/Payroll).
• Review and development of existing processes to improve efficiency, identifying areas for improvement and implementing automated solutions.

Person Specification

The following skills and experience are required for this role:

• Preferred Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) – 5 years post qualified.
• Experience in Financial Services an advantage.
• Detail orientated and accurate approach, with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Experience of PeopleSoft an advantage but not essential.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and US GAAP an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Experience of working in time pressured environment, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Team-work minded attitude, with willingness to collaborate and support colleagues.

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