We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a detail-focused Payroll Specialist to manage payroll data, calculate worldwide payroll tax withholdings and process monthly payments for employees across multiple locations. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate payroll records, completing bank reconciliations and protecting confidential employee information. 

Company Information

Our client operates in an international environment, processing payroll payments for employees around the world. You will work closely with the business owner or representative while supporting a payroll function built around accuracy, confidentiality, data integrity and reliable processes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional working environment where strong organisation and attention to detail are highly valued. 

Responsibilities and Duties

As Payroll Specialist, you will:

• Calculate, enter and maintain employee and account information within the company’s payroll software.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, correcting, deleting or re-entering information where required.
• Create and maintain online banking templates for employees.
• Calculate worldwide payroll tax withholdings and prepare payroll funding reports.
• Process monthly international payroll payments through an online banking system.
• Complete bank reconciliations and maintain the company’s escrow Excel spreadsheet.
• Track employee leave accrual and keep payroll information up to date.
• Follow payroll procedures, data integrity standards and security policies while identifying required process changes. 

Qualifications and Skills

To succeed in this payroll position, you should have:

• Previous data entry experience, ideally within payroll or a related financial administration role.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise; knowledge of the QuickBooks Payroll module would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, general administrative duties and standard office equipment.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy, with careful attention to numerical and employee data.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A thorough, professional and dependable approach to your work.
• A clear understanding of confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll and banking information. 

Benefits and Perks

The position offers:

• Hands-on responsibility for an international payroll function.
• Exposure to worldwide payroll processing and tax withholding calculations.
• Regular use of QuickBooks Enterprise, Microsoft Excel and online banking platforms.
• A varied role covering payroll administration, reporting, reconciliations and employee leave tracking.
• The opportunity to take ownership of accurate and confidential payroll data.
• A professional position where your organisation, reliability and attention to detail will have a direct impact.