UABOS Turkey LN: Clerk Acct/Payroll

KBR; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense support company is seeking a Payroll Clerk based in Saxmundham, UK. The role involves managing payroll for around 1000 personnel and requires an Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with familiarity with payroll systems. Responsibilities include coordinating payroll activities, managing queries, and maintaining employee records. This position necessitates Turkish citizenship and offers benefits aligned with local labor agreements.

Benefits

Career advancement training

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Turkish citizen required.
• In-depth familiarity with computerized accounting/payroll systems needed.
• Specific work experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll for approximately 1000 personnel.
• Coordinate accounting with timekeeping and personnel.
• Manage payroll queries from employees.

Skills

Familiarity with accounting/payroll systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

AS400

Job description

Title: UABOS Turkey LN: Clerk Acct/Payroll

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Program Summary

KBR supports the operational needs of U.S. armed forces at Morón Air Base in Spain and several bases in Turkey. Our services ensure smooth operations, allowing Air Force and government personnel to focus on their missions. We provide program management, civil engineering, morale, welfare, and recreation support, among other essential services. Awarded by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center, our contract spans a five-year base period with three one-year options, reflecting our commitment to excellence and operational support.

Job Summary

Under immediate supervision, the Payroll Clerk will assist with payroll, travel arrangements and expense reports, conduct timecard and expense report training, assist with timekeeping and payroll coordination. Some duties may be considered special assignments particular to either the department or manager. Prepares reports and correspondence to support TSBMCII Program. Interprets and applies standard policies and procedures to respond to complex inquiries and resolve issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Payroll and all payroll related activities, local payroll for about 1000 personnel.
• Coordinates accounting matters with timekeeping and personnel.
• Maintaining and updating employee records on the payroll system.
• Complying with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Dealing with payroll queries from employees.
• Manage and supervise direct reports within the payroll team. Assist with administering payrolls, month end consolidation and processing support as required.
• Checking and auditing payrolls, ensuring legislative and award compliance and internal reporting requirements such as annual leave.
• Projects as required such as process improvement and standardization of payroll systems.
• Assists program personnel with travel arrangements.
• Processes, tracks, and follows up on all expense report submissions.
• Determines and audits account and charge code designations and facilitates in coordinating the reclassification of costs, if required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager. Performs other duties and assignments as required.
• Assisting with month-end processes.
• Daily use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to complete reports, tasks, and communicate with customers and co-workers, calculators, accounting systems, and standard office equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Turkish Citizen.
• English Level 3.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• In-depth familiarity with computerized accounting/payroll systems and programs.
• Specific work experience in the accounting/payroll field may be substituted for the degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in the accounting/payroll field.
• Training: Information Assurance.
• AS400 experience.

All positions require the applicant to obtain and pass a medical physical that is certified by a doctor.

All positions require a current and favorable Turkish security background check.

All male candidates must have completed their military service.

KBR Benefits

Local Nationals (LN) personnel will receive benefits in accordance with the collective labor agreement (CLA) within the appropriate country location where they reside. KBR supports career advancement through professional training and development.