Payroll Manager (German Speaking)

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

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

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