Payroll Accountant

KBM Training & Recruitment; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Payroll Accountant and play a crucial role in ensuring payroll accuracy and efficiency. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute to financial operations that impact a global scale. You will prepare payroll, manage bank transactions, and support audits while collaborating with the finance team to enhance processes. If you have a strong background in double-entry bookkeeping and are proficient in Microsoft Excel, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the opportunity to mentor others and drive continuous improvement in a professional environment where your contributions are valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll or finance roles.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance required, ACCA or CIMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record payroll and general ledger journals.
• Reconcile payroll liability accounts and manage bank transactions.
• Support year-end audits and fiscal reporting requirements.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Business English

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA or CIMA certifications

Job description

As a Payroll Accountant, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring payroll accuracy and efficiency while supporting the Finance Team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work with the opportunity to make a global impact.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and record payroll and general ledger journals.

- Reconcile payroll liability accounts and manage bank transactions.

- Handle accruals, prepayment amortizations, and correction of mis-postings.

- Monitor and report changes in month-end liabilities.

- Support year-end audits and fiscal reporting requirements.

- Collaborate with the finance team to resolve queries and enhance processes.

- Mentor team members and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Expertise:

- Strong knowledge of complex double-entry bookkeeping.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)

- Excellent time management and organizational skills.

- Strong command of written and spoken business English.

Attributes:

- High attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

- Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

- Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (professional certifications like ACCA or CIMA are a plus).

- Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll or finance roles.