Payroll Accountant (12 Month FTC)

Join Darktrace, a leading cybersecurity company, as a Payroll Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be a key member of the payroll team, responsible for processing global payroll and benefits, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll journals, and supporting month-end activities. You will also assist with audits, post invoices, and support ad hoc reporting. Enjoy a range of benefits, including paid holidays, a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and more.

• As a member of the payroll team, you will be responsible for processing Darktrace’s global payroll and benefits, ensuring that all payroll and benefits journals are processed accurately and timely.
• You will support the month-end accruals and prepayment posting, assist with all audits, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• You will respond to queries related to the journals you are responsible for, and support on ad hoc reporting related to payroll and benefits.
• AAT Level 4 required and ideally working towards ACCA/CIMA,
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply payroll data to improve processes and resolve issues
• Confident in addressing and escalating matters with colleagues in order to resolve underlying issues,
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and able to prioritise work within defined timelines,
• Proficiency in the use of Excel and Word, and advanced proficiency in accounting software and systems,
• A background of working in a payroll or accounting team, preferably within a medium/large sized international company,
• Effective communication skills with finance and non-finance staff, collaborative, proactive and able to tackle both new and routine tasks,
• Flexible working to accommodate key monthly deadlines at peak times,