General Accounting Assistant - Payroll

A leading provider of innovative laser systems to help people in various global markets, including but not limited to renewables, microelectronics, research, life science, automotive, and medicine.

We are seeking a General Accounting Assistant - Payroll to join our growing Finance Team on a temporary 15‑month contract to cover a period of maternity leave.

In this busy, varied role, you will bring a meticulous, organized approach while building your skills and contributing effectively in a small, collaborative team.

Strong prioritisation and workload management will be essential to delivering high‑quality support in a fast‑paced environment.

• Execute weekly domestic and foreign payment runs.
• Execute monthly intercompany netting/settlements
• Managing and processing the monthly employee payroll and servicing any payroll queries
• Completing the payroll journal
• Complete Quarterly Interco recharges for Royalty and R&D services
• Manage and oversee shared service recharges and financial management of shared service accounts
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Complete and file monthly VAT returns.
• Weekly maintenance of TB trial balance.
• Provide ad‑hoc support as necessary and provide cover for other team members as required

• Complete weekly cash flow forecasting for the central Treasury team
• Complete Intercompany & Bank reconciliations (multi‑currency).
• Fixed Asset management, tagging and reconciliation

• Demonstrative experience in a similar role.
• Recognised Accounting Qualification, having undertaken some formal accounting training.
• Experience in using large business software, preferably Oracle.
• Advanced user of MS Office packages and especially Excel.
• Building proactive relationships with colleagues at all levels of the business.
• Solid administrative skills with the ability to deliver against tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload and multiple tasks effectively at pace.
• Experience utilising Process Improvement methodologies and tools (i.e. Lean Manufacturing) would be advantageous.

• Demonstrated problem‑solving and work prioritisation skills.
• Good knowledge of payroll and related month‑end duties
• Ability to keep up to date with technology and apply it to the business strategic plan.
• Ability to achieve results independently or work with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with end‑users, management, and staff.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving internal customer requests and demands.
• Ability to excel in a cross‑organisational, cross‑cultural, global team environment.
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency.