Payroll Accountant

Job description / Role

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. As we are a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

Discover the role

We are seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage payroll delivery for a portfolio of international clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in payroll processing and a good understanding of accounting principles. The role requires accuracy, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and update client payroll files and documentation.
• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Handle statutory filings, remittances, and payments in line with local requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, employment regulations, and data-protection guidelines.
• Monitor payroll deadlines and deliver assigned tasks on time.
• Support client invoicing and assist with onboarding activities for new clients.
• Participate in payroll-related projects as required.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the payroll team.
• Attend client meetings when needed and maintain high service standards.
• Perform any additional tasks related to payroll operations.

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or a related field (accounting background preferred)
• Up to 2 years of experience in payroll within international companies or professional services firms
• Strong knowledge of payroll concepts and basic accounting principles
• Good proficiency in Excel (mandatory)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Good communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly

What’s in it for you?

Pathways for career development

• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
• We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF.
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.

Making an impact

You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients.

Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.

A supportive environment

• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace.
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.
• We’re looking forward to getting to know you!