International Payroll and Accounts Payable Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Wade Macdonald
£45,000 Per year
Undetermined
Remote
Permanent
Summary: The International Payroll and Accounts Payable Manager is a critical role within the finance function, responsible for overseeing payroll and accounts payable operations across multiple countries. The position emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in international payroll management and accounts payable, with a focus on process improvement and collaboration. This role is fully remote but requires candidates to be based in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing payroll operations across the UK and international locations
- Liaising with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and compliant processing
- Reviewing payroll outputs including tax, pension, and statutory deductions
- Partnering with HR to manage employee changes such as onboarding, leavers, and salary updates
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting payroll reporting
- Handling employee expense payments across multiple regions
- Supporting month-end and year-end close activities related to payroll and payables
- Assisting with audits and ensuring robust financial controls are in place
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and implement automation
- Managing the full accounts payable cycle, from invoice processing through to supplier payments
- Monitoring payment schedules and ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed terms
- Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving any discrepancies efficiently
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in accounts payable and payroll management in an international environment
- Experience in Portuguese Payroll is advantageous
- Strong systems knowledge (ERP and Excel)
- Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Confident communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements
Salary (Rate): £50,000 yearly
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: International Payroll and Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Remote (must be UK based)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
About the Client
Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the Technology sector, supporting an international footprint. They cultivate a supportive atmosphere where mentorship and professional development are central to their mission, encouraging collaboration across teams and geographies.
About the Job
This is a key position within the finance function, responsible for overseeing both accounts payable and payroll operations across multiple countries. The role focuses on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers.
Duties will include:
- Overseeing payroll operations across the UK and international locations
- Liaising with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and compliant processing
- Reviewing payroll outputs including tax, pension, and statutory deductions
- Partnering with HR to manage employee changes such as onboarding, leavers, and salary updates
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting payroll reporting
- Handling employee expense payments across multiple regions
- Supporting month-end and year-end close activities related to payroll and payables
- Assisting with audits and ensuring robust financial controls are in place
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and implement automation
- Managing the full accounts payable cycle, from invoice processing through to supplier payments
- Monitoring payment schedules and ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed terms
- Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving any discrepancies efficiently
About the Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in accounts payable and managing payroll within an international environment. Experience in Portuguese Payroll would be advantageous. Strong systems knowledge (ERP and Excel), attention to detail, and excellent organisational skills are essential. You will be a confident communicator, capable of working cross-functionally, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements effectively.
What You Will Receive in Return
You will join a collaborative and globally connected organisation offering a fully remote working environment. The role provides exposure to international operations, opportunities to enhance and streamline processes, and the chance to play a pivotal role within a supportive finance team. Ongoing development and progression opportunities are available for the right individual.