Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Credit Control; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Credit Control in Bracknell is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own and optimize multi-country European payroll operations, working with third-party providers.

You will manage end-to-end payroll, lead country operations, audit reports, handle benefits, and collaborate with treasury and finance to ensure accurate journal reconciliations and timely audits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of solid, hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Fully PC literate with an aptitude for learning new systems (MS Office).
• Fluency in an additional European language is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage End-to-End Payroll: Process multiple monthly European payrolls utilizing third-party providers.
• Lead Country Operations: Own specific country payrolls based on your expertise, including all critical year-end activities.
• Audit Commissions: Independently audit complex commission reports and resolve related employee queries.
• Handle Benefits & Expenses: Differentiate, track, and process benefits and expenses accurately through payroll.
• Partner Internationally: Collaborate with Treasury for funding, Finance for journal reconciliations, and internal teams for variables.
• Drive Reporting & Audits: Deliver monthly reporting and successfully complete mid-year and year-end external finance audits.
• Cross-Train & Grow: Continuously cross-train on all European payrolls within the team to build ultimate operational resilience.

Skills

Payroll processing

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Language skills

Tools

MS Office suite

Payroll software

Job description

Elevate Your Payroll Career

Are you a seasoned payroll professional ready to scale your expertise across Europe? We are seeking a highly motivated Payroll Specialist to own and optimize our multi-country European payroll operations. This role is perfect for an articulate, detail-oriented expert who thrives in a collaborative team, manages risk flawlessly, and wants to put their hard-earned skills into practice within a dynamic environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage End-to-End Payroll: Process multiple monthly European payrolls utilizing third-party providers.
• Lead Country Operations: Own specific country payrolls based on your expertise, including all critical year-end activities.
• Audit Commissions: Independently audit complex commission reports and resolve related employee queries.
• Handle Benefits & Expenses: Differentiate, track, and process benefits and expenses accurately through payroll.
• Partner Internationally: Collaborate with Treasury for funding, Finance for journal reconciliations, and internal teams for variables.
• Drive Reporting & Audits: Deliver monthly reporting and successfully complete mid-year and year-end external finance audits.
• Cross-Train & Grow: Continuously cross-train on all European payrolls within the team to build ultimate operational resilience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of solid, hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Power User: Fully PC literate with excellent MS Office skills and an aptitude for learning new systems.
• Soft Skills: High accuracy, strict confidentiality, great time management, and excellent customer service.
• Language Bonus: Fluency in an additional European language is highly desirable.

Key Behaviours for Success

• Independent Thinker: Possess the ability and confidence to manage your own workload and work independently.
• Strong Communicator: Be assertive and articulate when interacting with a wide variety of people, including senior stakeholders.
• True Professional: Remain highly self-disciplined, professional, and accurate under tight payroll deadlines.
• Team Player: Actively collaborate, support your peers, and contribute to a unified team environment.
• Positive Energy: Bring an enthusiastic, positive “can-do” attitude to daily tasks and system changes

Fantastic benefits

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