Specialist, Business Support, London

Overview

In this role you manage local payroll and accounting operations for multiple entities, deliver timely financial reporting, and provide advisory support to clients and internal stakeholders. You work independently and with the team to ensure on-time, compliant back-office services and continuous process improvements. You will own payroll processing, bookkeeping, and financial reporting while collaborating across regions and with external accountants. This position offers client-facing interactions and opportunities to optimize service delivery within a global context.

Responsibilities

• Own payroll processing for multiple entities, including calculations, tax withholdings, social contributions and filings
• Manage monthly bookkeeping: post transactions, reconciliations, ledgers, and journal entries
• Prepare monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and analyses
• Handle accounts payable/receivable, vendor and bank payments, and invoice follow-up
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting with external accountants/tax advisors
• Maintain payroll/accounting records in compliance with local laws and group policies
• Provide client-facing payroll and accounting advisory; identify opportunities to streamline processes
• Manage the Process Agent offering

Key requirements

• Relevant education (Accounting, Finance, Payroll certification or equivalent)
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in payroll/accounting
• Hands-on payroll processing experience including statutory filings
• Solid bookkeeping/accounting experience (monthly close, reconciliations, P&L and balance sheet)
• Familiarity with payroll/accounting software and bank/payment systems; experience with Xero is an advantage
• High proficiency in English; Swedish language skills are a plus
• Right to work in the UK

• attention to detail
• structure and deadlines
• service-oriented and proactive
• payroll processing
• bookkeeping and monthly close
• financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

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