Payroll Accountant (Fixed Term) - Europe - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global midsize CRO is seeking a finance professional with over 5 years of experience to join their team. The role involves managing general ledger journals, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial audits. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills and a strong command of business English. This is an opportunity to contribute to improving lives through innovative financial management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience of working within a finance department.
• Sound understanding of complex double-entry bookkeeping.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong command of business English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Compilation and recording of general ledger journals.
• Reconciliation and maintenance of payroll liability accounts.
• Responding to queries raised by the wider finance team.
• Assisting with financial year-end audit requirements.
• Actively seek areas for continuous improvement of processes.

Job description

Overview

Who we are — We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, a global midsize CRO with over 3,500+ experts. We pursue pioneering, creative approaches to improve lives and deliver quality results for patients and caregivers.

Why Worldwide — We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, foster an inclusive environment, and encourage collaboration and creativity. We are committed to helping professionals succeed and thriving by being authentic and inspired to do their best work.

What the Finance Department does at Worldwide — The Finance Team supports a wide array of business units by overseeing and enhancing the financial landscape through comprehensive financial management, strategic planning, and cross-department collaboration.

What you will do

• Compilation and recording of general ledger journals, including complex payroll journals, bank transactions, accruals, and amortization of prepayments.
• Reconciliation and maintenance of payroll liability accounts, including correction of errors and mis-postings, evidencing outstanding liabilities, and reporting changes in month-end liabilities.
• Responding to queries raised by the wider finance team.
• Assisting with financial year-end audit requirements and fiscal year reporting requirements.
• Assisting with the professional development of other members of the team.
• Actively seek areas for continuous improvement of processes and reporting.

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work within tight deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality at all times.

Your experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience of working within a finance department.
• Sound understanding of complex double-entry bookkeeping.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong command of business English, both written and verbal.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

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Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We are dedicated to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.