Payroll Accountant

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well


• Client focus - Deliver on our promise


• Integrity - Always do the right thing


• Create opportunity - For our people to excel


You'll be responsible for:

• Oversight of the UK payroll processes, accounting and reconciliations.


• Ownership of payroll accounts and reconciliations.


• Oversight of the cost to employ and standard rate cost build up, ensuring all elements are in line with actual costs.


• Ensure all staff costs are accurately charged and allocated to the correct projects/cost centres.


• Ownership of payroll accounting processes, seeking opportunities for continuous improvements and control improvements.


• Business partnering with HR, tax and other stakeholders on payroll related matters.


• Working with international professional tax and accounting advisors.


• Execution of the group TP policy, supporting the team with calculation, postings and preparation of intercompany invoices.


• Management of corporate group recharges.


• Manage intercompany processing team.


• Establish and maintain processes and procedures to ensure that intercompany is being reconciled to within a satisfactory level on a regular basis.


• Enter transactions into Oracle and liaise with relevant Business Units to ensure all intercompany transactions are accounted for correctly.


• Complete and maintain intercompany account reconciliations.


• Raise intercompany invoices as required to meet local statutory requirements.


• Produce and distribute global intercompany reports.


• Communicate with International teams to confirm and agree intercompany balances.


• Provide commentary to Financial Controller (Corporate Services) on material intercompany differences on both P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.


• Work closely with the Treasury team to settle intercompany balances on a regular basis and hedge any material FX exposures to reduce exchange rate risks.


• Support statutory audit.


• Responding to inquiries by gathering and interpreting data.


• Involvement in ad hoc requests / project work including finance improvement programmes.


• Line management of 4 direct reports so support with these activities.
  
  Qualified ACCA or ACA, with one year PQE as a minimum.


• Practical experience of financial and management accounting.
  
  At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site., Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.


We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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