Payroll Manager (German Speaking)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Payroll Manager, who is fluent in English and German to support this growing tech companies finance team, as the main point of contact for the German entities. You will liaise with their German payroll partner alongside understanding German payroll procedures and regulations, whilst processing the payroll.

Client Details

My client are a leading, international technology company, with this role being remote or working hybrid from their London based office. They are continue to grow at an exponential rate, international and require a fluent German Speaking Payroll Manager to support them.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Liaising with external payroll partner, driving monthly payroll process in Germany
• Partnering closely with Finance and HR teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll submissions
• Serve as the main point-of-contact for employees on questions relating to pay.
• Leading payroll audits to ensure accuracy of employee pay information
• Leading and implementing improvements and processes across payroll function
• Understanding and communicating German tax requirements, changes in wage and tax laws, and other regulatory changes and requirements that may impact payroll
• Ensuring benefit deductions and tax withholding's are calculated and reported on a timely and accurate basis
• Leading monthly financial reporting process for payroll, such as preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts
• Supporting ad-hoc projects and other assignments as needed to support wider teams
• Exercising the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all payroll information and employee privacy

Profile

The successful candidate:

• Fluent in German and English
• 3+ years payroll and payroll accounting experience
• Understanding of German payroll regulations and procedures
• Strong excel experience
• Experience supporting and implementing process and system improvements across payroll
• Proven ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships

Job Offer

• £60,000 - £75,000 salary
• Permanent Contract
• Hybrid working / remote working
• Competitive benefits
• Stunning London offices
• Supportive teams