Payroll Specialist & Accountant

Amsterdam, reference 2024-01483

Job description

• Collaborate with HR to verify appropriate payroll approvals.
• Ensure payroll calculations are completed accurately and on time for each pay period.
• Track and reconcile paid time off (PTO) and other applicable leave types.
• Ensure all payroll records and information are 100% accurate and comply with legal regulations.
• Provide support for both internal and external payroll audits.
• Enter approved changes and register new employees into the system.
• Process manual checks and handle one-time transactions or adjustments as required.
• Develop and maintain a system of controls, procedures, and forms for recording employee benefits (this task is separate from the monthly payroll process), including WKR (Netherlands), P11Ds/PSA (UK), DE expense reporting, and other country-specific requirements.
• Investigate and resolve all reconciling items promptly.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and perform account reconciliations on a monthly basis (training is available for this).
• Manage all banking activities related to employee Payroll Portal access for all entities.
• Produce payroll-related reports and analyses for the Accounting and HR teams as needed.
• Assist in enhancing and automating payroll-related workflows.
• Serve as a backup for General Ledger (GL) tasks when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (does not have to be directly in finance; however, this is a plus)
• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Multi-country payroll experience is required (preferably EMEA -- the Netherlands and UK are most important to have experience with)
• Knowledge of applicable EU and UK rules and laws
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in payroll and accounting software and programs
• Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred
• Understanding of GAAP is a plus
• Attention to detail and accuracy is critical
• Problem solving skills and ability to prioritize well
• Strong team work and communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Already living in the Randstad area and has a valid work permit (sponsorship is not possible).

Working conditions

• Start is ASAP
• Full-time position
• EUR 60 - 73k gross per year, including 8% holiday pay. Additional annual bonus scheme (5%; based on individual and company performance).
• 12 month contract to start. An indefinite contract is possible thereafter.
• Partial travel reimbursement available
• Health and wellness budget
• Hybrid (2 days in office; Tuesdays and Thursday)
• 25 holidays per year
• Pension plan

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