Payroll Accountant
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LocationLondon, Montreal, Warsaw
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentFinance
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 11, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live15h ago
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At least 5 years of hands-on experience in payroll accounting, payroll reconciliation or within a payroll service provider
Exceptional analytical & communication skills
Ability to multitask & strong attention to detail
Highly organized, self-motivated & team-oriented
Strong excel knowledge and ability to analyse data using PIVOTs, VLOOKUPs and sumifs
Workday Financials knowledge/experience
Knowledge of ADP as payroll vendor and UK payroll specifics
Skills
Excel
About the role
Department: Finance
Position Overview:
Squarepoint has a newly created role for an experienced payroll accountant to join their growing management company accounting team.
Responsibilities
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Review payroll across numerous countries to verify correct base, bonus and severance payouts
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Reconcile payroll files to the JE provided by the payroll vendor
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Reconcile payroll liability account to the bank and to the vendors’ books
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Participate in all monthly accounting activities including month-end closing, A/R, A/P, account reconciliations, allocations schedules and intercompany transactions
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Coordinate with third party tax and auditor professionals in completing yearly tax returns and audits, both under US GAAP and under local reporting standards
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Participate in various ad-hoc requests from senior management and other departments
Required Qualifications:
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At least 5 years of hands-on experience in payroll accounting, payroll reconciliation or within a payroll service provider
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Exceptional analytical & communication skills
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Ability to multitask & strong attention to detail
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Highly organized, self-motivated & team-oriented
•
Strong excel knowledge and ability to analyse data using PIVOTs, VLOOKUPs and sumifs
Nice to have:
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Workday Financials knowledge/experience
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Knowledge of ADP as payroll vendor and UK payroll specifics
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