Payroll Accountant (Global)

About the role

Ajax Systems, an international technology company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, is looking for a Payroll Accountant to manage and coordinate its monthly payroll across several countries, including Europe, the UK and North America. The role works closely with HR, Accounting and Treasury teams and with external payroll providers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate monthly payroll processes across multiple countries
• Prepare and submit payroll data to local payroll providers, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Review payroll calculations and payslips, including gross-to-net calculations, taxes, social security contributions, benefits and deductions
• Coordinate salary payments and ensure timely settlement of payroll taxes and statutory contributions
• Maintain and reconcile payroll accounting records, including journals, accruals, liabilities and balance sheet accounts
• Process employee expenses and reimbursements in line with company policies and local regulations
• Handle payroll and accounting treatment of benefits, bonuses, allowances and other compensation elements
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, Treasury and external providers, and monitor changes in local payroll legislation, tax and social security rules
• Improve, automate and standardize payroll processes across international entities

Required profile

• Experience in international payroll administration, payroll accounting or a similar finance role
• Practical understanding of payroll processes, gross-to-net calculations, taxation and statutory contributions
• Experience working with external payroll providers across multiple jurisdictions
• Good knowledge of payroll accounting, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations
• Understanding of employee benefits, expense reimbursements and their payroll and tax implications
• Attention to detail, accuracy and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• English sufficient for communication with international colleagues and external providers

Required skills

• Payroll accounting and gross-to-net calculations
• Excel
• Experience with payroll or accounting systems

What we offer

• Work in an international technology company with a growing global presence
• Exposure to payroll operations across multiple countries and jurisdictions
• Close collaboration with international HR, Finance and Accounting teams
• Opportunities to improve, automate and standardize international payroll processes
• A professional environment with opportunities for growth and development