Payroll & Financial Accountant, CE Europe — Hybrid

Buro Happold; Lublin; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid working

Private medical care

Employee pension plans (PPK)

Wellbeing programmes

Language learning (English/German)

Job summary

Buro Happold is seeking a Payroll & Financial Accountant – CE Europe to join its European Finance Team in Lublin. You will manage payroll accounting, financial reporting and compliance for Poland, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands, working with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders.

Initially based in the Lublin office to onboard and integrate, you will then transition to a hybrid working arrangement, supporting month-end and year-end processes across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• multiple years of experience in payroll accounting, financial accounting or a related finance role.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting principles, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers and multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Fluency in Polish and a very good command of English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proactive, collaborative and service-oriented approach to work.
• Experience supporting payroll accounting across multiple European countries.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation in Poland, Germany, Denmark and/or the Netherlands.
• Experience with Unit4 ERP, Workday or similar systems.
• Previous experience in a shared services, multinational or international finance environment.
• Professional accounting qualification (or progress towards one).

Responsibilities

• Support payroll accounting activities across Poland, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands.
• Prepare and post payroll journals accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with internal policies and local requirements.
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts, including payroll, tax, social security and pension liabilities.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities through timely reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Investigate and resolve payroll and accounting discrepancies in collaboration with payroll providers, HR and Finance teams.
• Assist with employee cost, payroll and headcount reporting and analysis.
• Support internal and external audits relating to payroll and employee costs.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, prepayment schedules and other supporting accounting records.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across European entities on payroll and accounting matters.
• Contribute to process improvements, standardisation initiatives and strengthening financial controls.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Financial accounting

Polish language

English language

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Collaboration

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Professional accounting qualification (or progress towards one)

Tools

MS Excel

Unit4 ERP

Workday

Job description

Buro Happold is seeking a Payroll & Financial Accountant – CE Europe to join its European Finance Team in Lublin. You will manage payroll accounting, financial reporting and compliance for Poland, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands, working with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders.

Initially based in the Lublin office to onboard and integrate, you will then transition to a hybrid working arrangement, supporting month-end and year-end processes across multiple countries.