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Mid-level, metro payroll finance role with common skillset attracts high candidate density.
Payroll accounting skills transferable but UK payroll compliance and payroll systems create moderate domain specificity.
Mandatory 3+ years, payroll/accounting experience and part-qualified finance certification increase shortlisting rigor.
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Ensure accurate payroll-related accounting including balance sheet reconciliations and payroll journal postings under financial control frameworks.
Manage employee debt recovery balances and payroll-related adjustments, process departmental payroll invoices ensuring correct approvals and coding.
Support audit and compliance activities for payroll, produce payroll financial reports, and drive process improvements including automation and AI implementation across payroll finance operations.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field (M.Com or MBA also acceptable).
Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Payroll Finance, R2R, General Ledger, or Shared Services with payroll accounting exposure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, financial reporting, audits, compliance support, and process improvement projects.
Experienced in payroll accounting or payroll finance operations within shared services or finance teams supporting payroll processes.
Capable of financial analysis linked with payroll data and comfortable collaborating across payroll, finance, HR, and external providers.
Skilled in supporting audits and compliance, with a focus on controls, accuracy, and delivering improved efficiency through automation and AI initiatives.