Payroll Accountant (12 Month FTC)

Darktrace Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days’ holiday + public holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Salary sacrifice pension

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Darktrace is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join the global payroll team in Cambridge. You will manage a range of accounting tasks related to processing Darktrace’s payroll and benefits, ensuring journals are accurate and posted on time, and supporting month-end processes.

The role requires AAT Level 4 with progression towards ACCA/CIMA, strong Excel/Word skills, and experience in payroll within a medium/large multinational.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 required.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Experience in payroll or accounting within a medium/large international company.

Responsibilities

• Process designated payroll journals accurately and timely.
• Respond to queries around payroll journals.
• Update monthly SoFP and SoPL workbook.
• Post month end accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with audits (group, parent, subsidiary).
• Post benefits and payroll invoices and prepayments.
• Support ad hoc reporting (STBV, PSA, Gender Pay Gap).

Skills

AAT Level 4

Excel

Word

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Accounting software/systems

Job description

## Payroll Accountant (12 Month FTC)Applylocations: Cambridge Office, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101981Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.The Darktrace Active AI Security PlatformTM delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com. **Job D****escription****:**You will work as a member of the payroll team on a range of accounting tasks in relation to the processing of Darktrace’s global payroll and benefits. You will ensure that all payroll and benefits journals are processed and take responsibility support with payroll month end.**What will I be doing:*** Supporting on the accurate and timely processing of designated payrolls journals,* Responding on any queries around those journals you are responsible for,* Updating and reconciling the monthly SoFP and/or SoPL workbook,* Month end accruals and prepayment posting,* Assisting with all audits including group consolidated, parent and subsidiary individual audits,* Posting benefits and payroll invoices and any prepayment releases.* Supporting on Ad Hoc Reporting - STBV, PSA and Gender Pay Gap.**What experience do I need:*** AAT Level 4 required and ideally working towards ACCA/CIMA,* A background of working in a payroll or accounting team, preferably within a medium/large sized international company,* Proficiency in the use of Excel and Word, and advanced proficiency in accounting software and systems,* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and able to prioritise work within defined timelines,* Confident in addressing and escalating matters with colleagues in order to resolve underlying issues,* Effective communication skills with finance and non-finance staff, collaborative, proactive and able to tackle both new and routine tasks,* Flexible working to accommodate key monthly deadlines at peak times,* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply payroll data to improve processes and resolve issues.**Benefits:*** 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,* Additional day off for your birthday,* Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,* Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,* Salary sacrifice pension scheme,* Enhanced family leave,* Confidential Employee Assistance Program,* Cycle to work scheme.*Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.**Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.*Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!