Global Payroll Accountant (Contract)

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Contract: 6 months

Rate: £250 - £300per day

We are supporting a global organisation undergoing significant payroll transformation and growth. They are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Accountant to join their Finance Managed Services team and play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations across multiple countries.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and is passionate about process improvement, automation, and transformation projects.

The Role

As a Global Payroll Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting end-to-end payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting while contributing to ongoing transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately across multiple countries and business entities.
• Ensure payroll payments, deductions, and statutory obligations are completed accurately and on time.
• Perform reconciliations of payroll-related general ledger accounts and key balance sheet items.
• Maintain compliance with local legislation, company policy, and audit requirements.
• Support payroll automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage payroll cash integration activities and ensure financial visibility across payroll operations.
• Assist with payroll transformation programmes, including UAT testing, audit readiness, and process documentation.
• Support payroll system implementations, integrations, and ERP transition activities.
• Partner with finance, HR, and operational teams to resolve payroll issues and improve processes.
• Prepare and assist with statutory payroll reporting and regulatory submissions.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and client teams.

RequirementsEssential Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years' payroll experience.
• Experience working within a multi-country or global payroll environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• Experience working alongside finance teams within complex organisations.

Desirable

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to payroll system implementations or transformation projects.
• Knowledge of finance automation tools and digital payroll solutions.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional and global teams.
• Strong understanding of compliance, controls, and audit requirements.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in evolving environments.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimisation.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised organisation.
• Exposure to large-scale payroll transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative and international working environment.
• Competitive contract rate.
• Potential for contract extension based on project requirements.

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this exciting Global Payroll Accountant contract opportunity.