Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Payroll Clerk/Accounts Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day payroll processing and cash management within the Group. Ensuring payments are processed accurately and in a timely manner. You will work closely with your colleagues in HR & Accounts Payable and demonstrate an ability to follow strict procedures to ensure the Finance department remains SOX compliant. This is a full time, onsite position. Collate and validate monthly payroll data, including overtime, commissions, and bonuses for all EMEA/APAC Group companies Coordinate with external payroll providers (vendors) across EMEA and APAC to ensure local country requirements are met. Perform pre-payroll audits to ensure all changes (unpaid leave, mid-month adjustments) are reflected correctly before final approval Manage the payroll administrative cycle for the employee lifecycle, including processing new starters and ensuring final pay/severance for leavers is calculated per local labour laws. Act as the main liaison for HMRC (UK) and equivalent international tax bodies regarding filings, payments, and audits Provide a high level of customer service by resolving employee payroll queries regarding payslips, deductions, and tax codes Assist Finance with payroll journals and month-end reconciliations. Work with HR to ensure pension enrollments, health insurance deductions, and other regional benefits are accurately deducted. Bank Administration for EMEA & APAC Process weekly payment run and prepare any manual payments outside of supplier payment runs Prepare weekly cash reports Monitor account cash balances and transfer funds accordingly Support with the employee expense management To provide cover for the duties performed by other members of the accounts department as may be required Assist with assigned projects and resolve ad hoc queries as they arise. The above list is not exhaustive; the successful candidate may be asked to undertake reasonable additional duties The successful candidate will have previous exposure to a fast-paced finance environment and be able to manage their workload accordingly. You will be self-motivated, eager to learn, able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, adaptable and a strong team player. You will require excellent communication skills and have the ability to liaise with both finance and non-finance individuals. A strong focus on attention to detail Good working knowledge of Microsoft office, specifically Excel Able to work independently and within a team Flexible and adaptable approach