Payroll Specialist

Tally; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tally in Lisbon is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of SME clients: collecting monthly changes, processing salaries and payslips, and ensuring compliance with Portuguese payroll rules and deadlines.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate payroll on the Tally platform and manage hires and terminations with Social Security, IRS withholding, and year-end reporting. Fluency in Portuguese is essential; English is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in end-to-end payroll processing across monthly cycles.
• Knowledge of Portuguese labor law, Social Security and IRS withholding.
• Experience with DMR, DRI and year-end reporting.
• Familiarity with payroll software and tools.
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities for deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is a plus.
• Fluency in Portuguese; English proficiency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end payroll processing for SME clients.
• Collect and validate monthly changes to payroll data.
• Process salaries and payslips and manage changes via Social Security.
• Ensure compliance with DMR, DRI and year-end reporting.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to automate payroll on the platform.
• Serve as a trusted client contact on payroll and employment questions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Portuguese labor law

DMR/DRI reporting

Payroll software

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Payroll software tools

Job description

As a Payroll Specialist at Tally, you'll own end-to-end payroll for our SME clients: processing monthly salaries, managing employee changes, and ensuring every statutory obligation is met on time while leveraging technology to improve efficiency.

Company Description

Tally is a next-generation accounting firm, native with AI, that provides comprehensive and efficient accounting solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By integrating AI seamlessly with human supervision from Certified Accountants, Tally ensures the highest levels of reliability and compliance. We are committed to redefining the accounting experience through innovation and precision, helping businesses focus on growth while we handle the complexities of their financial management.

Role Description

This is a full-time Payroll Specialist role based in Lisbon (On-site). In this role, you will be responsible for running end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of Tally's clients: collecting and validating monthly changes, processing salaries and payslips, managing hires and terminations with Social Security, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations such as the DMR and DRI. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product and Engineering, to help automate payroll on the Tally platform, and act as a trusted point of contact for clients on payroll and employment questions. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of Portuguese payroll and labor regulations and a genuine interest in leveraging technology for efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in end-to-end payroll processing, including salaries, absences, holiday and Christmas subsidies, and final settlements.
• Knowledge of Portuguese labor law, Social Security and IRS withholding regulations.
• Experience with monthly and annual payroll obligations (DMR, DRI and year-end reporting).
• Familiarity with payroll software and tools.
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities to meet monthly deadlines across multiple clients.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to interact with fast-moving founders.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field is a plus.
• Fluency in Portuguese; proficiency in English is an advantage.
• Eagerness to work in a fast-paced, early-stage tech environment.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing is preferred.