EMEAI Payroll Specialist
Salary: Up to £48,500 per annum depending on experience, plus a bonus of 5%
Location: Fully remote
Job Type: Full-time, permanent (39 hours per week)
Reed Accountancy are delighted to be partnering with a well established, internationally renowned business seeking an EMEAI Payroll Specialist to play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations for their diverse workforce across multiple countries. If you are passionate about precision, compliance, and delivering exceptional payroll services, this is the perfect opportunity for you. My client is seeking a confident, proactive and independent Payroll Specialist, with multi-currency payroll experience, to work on a fully remote basis to join their supportive and diverse team.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Manage multi-country payroll activities and ensure timely, accurate data submission to the outsourced vendor.
*Oversee payroll compliance with local laws and regulations across the EMEAI region.
*Perform internal controls to safeguard financial data and employee privacy.
*Act as the first point of escalation for payroll queries and resolve operational issues.
*Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, HR, Global Payroll) and external partners.
*Support payroll transition and implementation projects, including Time & Attendance systems.
*Prepare year-end reporting and ensure compliance with tax and social security requirements.
*Identify process improvements and drive continuous efficiency initiatives.
*Provide accurate forecasts and reporting to support Finance and GSC functions.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, HR, or equivalent experience.
*Ideally educated to A-level or similar; NVQ in Business, Finance, or Administration.
*Payroll certifications preferred (CPA, BF, or comparable).
*Additional European language skills (especially French) are a plus.
*Strong understanding of EMEAI payroll practices and compliance.
*Experience with multi-country payroll operations.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Familiarity with payroll systems and controls; project experience is advantageous.
Benefits:
*Work-life balance that supports your wellbeing.
*Competitive compensation programme with a bonus of 5%.
*Pension contribution of up to 9%.
*Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment.
*Be part of innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry.
*Access to continuous training at all levels.
*Wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion networks and support, and ID&E programmes that make a difference.
To apply for this EMEAI Payroll Specialist position, please submit your CV below!