Senior Accountant – Trustonic

Who we are…

Trustonic was formed in 2012 as a joint venture between industry heavyweights with strong pedigree in the secure chip design and digital security sectors. We are now part of the EMK Capital Portfolio.

Our technology gives our customers the confidence to manage risk.   We embed security into smart devices and connected cars, for businesses to innovate and embrace new opportunities with peace of mind.

Over 2 billion devices are protected by Trustonic, and provide secure solutions for the mobile, automotive and banking & payments industries.

We empower telecom operators to manage the lifecycle of smartphones, we secure the connected car of today, laying the foundation for future self-driving vehicles and we are the security backbone of any digital transaction from a mobile device.

Our partners include the leading device, silicon, enterprise, identity and commerce companies.

If you would like to work in a fast-moving global technology company, with great ambition, then we’d love to hear from you!

A bit about the team and what you’ll deliver…

We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Accountant, on an initial 7 month, fixed term contract, to join our Finance team based in the UK. As an organisation we are ~80 employees with our main hubs in the UK and France This role will initially be heavily focussed on payroll tasks, but once settled, you will be expected to take on more duties within the finance department. Whilst we predominately work remotely, the successful candidate must be able to commute to the office in Cambridge, UK, at least twice a month (one day, every other week). You will receive full training and a comprehensive handover with the current incumbent, who will continue to be part of the team

As the Management Accountant your duties will include:

• Submission of payroll input information to external payroll providers globally, on a timely basis.
• Review of payroll output to include the analysis and approval of multi-currency payroll calculations, ensuring accuracy.
• Preparation of multi-currency payroll accounting journals.
• Review and processing of PEO payroll invoices.
• Checking and processing new starter and leavers paperwork as required.
• Ensuring payroll payments are made in a timely manner according to agreed schedules.
• Month end and year-end balance sheet reconciliations of payroll control accounts.
• Responding to external auditor queries for both the interim and final statutory audits.
• Assisting with annual financial statements preparation.
• Performing year end payroll tasks, including but not limited to the P60, P11D, PSA returns and STBV (Short Term Business Visitors) reporting.
• Assisting the finance team and HR with queries relating to payroll journals and payments.
• Dealing with ad hoc employee payroll queries.
• Uploading pension information for UK and US pension scheme to Pension Portals.
• Administration of UK Pension Scheme in conjunction with HR.
• Liaising with HR, external accountants, and payroll providers to ensure compliance with all legislative requirements.
• Liaising with HR to set up new payrolls in new locations.
• Support finance team with other ad-hoc tasks.

What makes you, you…

• Strong international payroll experience.
• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience with exposure to journals and payroll.
• A good understanding of the impact of multi-currency payroll activity on financial statements.
• Proven and excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills to be able to create and apply relevant principals to support required payroll reporting.
• Understanding of the requirements of GDPR when handling confidential employee data.
• Confident, articulate, and able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work flexibly to accommodate key monthly deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and structured approach to work with ability to multi-task.
• Team player, self-motivated, able to plan and prioritise effectively.

Desirable skills:

• Experience of working for a multinational organisation
• Experience and knowledge of SAP By Design would be a significant advantage.

Trustonic is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on any grounds. We empower, engage, enable and value differences between people, including; different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations, with differences in education, backgrounds, skill sets, experiences and knowledge.

Trustonic is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on any grounds. We empower, engage, enable and value differences between people, including; different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations, with differences in education, backgrounds, skill sets, experiences and knowledge.