Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Accountant with strong communication, organisational, analytical, and technology skills to join Euroclear's Finance Division within the Group Accounting Services (GAS) department. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to financial accounting processes while developing expertise in HR and payroll accounting. You will work in an international environment and contribute to a variety of accounting activities, collaborating with stakeholders across different functions and countries.

We are looking for a motivated professional who is eager to learn, grow, and develop into a well-rounded accounting expert. In addition to building strong accounting knowledge, you will gain valuable exposure to how emerging technologies-including Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and the Microsoft Power Platform-are transforming finance processes and driving operational excellence. While technical knowledge is important, we believe that curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset are equally critical to success in this role.

Main roles

• Develop your accounting expertise across several areas of finance accounting including the HR and payroll impacts
• Be the link & interface between HR payroll and GL accounting teams (translating HR information into financial language & vice-versa)
• Perform general HR accounting activities (analysis payroll files, mapping of payroll codes to B/S & P/L, IAS19 pension reconciliation)
• Contribute to month-end closing activities, including reconciliations, analytical reviews and explanation of key account movements of the HR related accounts
• Prepares, records, analyses and reports HR accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles (HR accruals, HR recharges, reconciliations)
• Identify areas for process improvement and take action to make it a success
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of HR accounting journal entries
• Contribute to the reconciliation and quality review of balance sheet accounts with HR data received to support robust financial reporting
• Get involved in HR accounting and transformationinitiatives that help modernise processes, improve efficiency and raise the quality of our finance operations
• Build awareness of how technology is transforming finance, with opportunities to learn and contribute to digital tools, automation initiatives and data-driven ways of working
• Collaborate with HR and finance colleagues across countries, gaining valuable international exposure and contributing to a team-oriented culture
• Interact with internal and external auditors for all HR accounting topics
  
  Qualifications
• Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Several years of experience in a GL or payroll accounting role , preferably in an international environment
• Good understanding of payroll concepts
• Comfortable with Excel; experience or interest in ERP systems, data tools or digital finance solutions is a plus
• Strong communication and analytical skills, a proactive mindset and enthusiasm for working with colleagues from different countries and backgrounds. Ability to interact with different stakeholders is key.
• Able to work accurately, organise priorities effectively and collaborate well both independently and as part of a team
• Fluent in English
  
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