Senior Payroll Accountant

Cloudbees; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to oversee payroll processing for employees across Australia, Ireland, Israel, Sweden, and the UK. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 4-7 years of progressive payroll processing experience in a global context. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have exceptional attention to detail. This position offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary range of £55,000 to £70,000.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Pension

Private Medical

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in payroll processing for a global organization.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP principles for payroll accounting.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees across various countries.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries accurately.
• Resolve complex payroll and tax inquiries from employees and vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

BambooHR

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: United Kingdom/ Ireland (Remote)

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Accountant to join our Finance
team. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll
for employees across Australia, Ireland, Israel, Sweden, and United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will
possess a strong technical accounting background, expert knowledge of international payroll
compliance, and a proven ability to reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and resolve complex
payroll and tax issues. This position will be reporting to the Global Payroll Manager located in United
States.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the end-to-end processing of payroll for employees by utilizing systems
  such as BambooHR & Zedra, etc., as well as communications with local payroll providers.
• Prepare and post complex payroll journal entries, ensuring accurate allocation across
  departments and cost centers.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation of all payroll-related GL accounts.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and implement best practices to improve the
  accuracy and scalability of the payroll function.
• Research and resolve complex payroll, tax, and deduction inquiries from employees, HR, and
  external vendors (e.g., benefits administrators, tax authorities).
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• [4-7] years of progressive experience in end-to-end payroll processing, preferably for a global organization.
• Proficiency in standard business software suites, including Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data manipulation) for reporting and analysis.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP principles as they relate to payroll accounting, accruals, and General Ledger (GL) reconciliation
• Proven history of high accountability and exercising discretion when handling confidential data.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to data accuracy.
• Possess a strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work efficiently under pressure, and consistently meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with employees, vendors, and management.
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• A highly collaborative team player capable of building strong working relationships across Finance, HR, and other departments.
  

Working Conditions

• Hybrid - Full time
• Travel required Adjustments will be considered to accommodate individual needs in line with applicable equality and disability legislation.
• Salary Range: 55,000 - 70,000
• Summary of benefits: Bonus, Equity, Pension, Private Medical, Life Insurance, WTF Allowance Equal Opportunity Statement

CloudBees is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and inclusion and make decisions based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil status, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in accordance with applicable laws.

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Disclaimer

This job description provides an overview of the role and key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list, and responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs.