Manager, Payroll Accounting in London

Job TitleManager, Payroll Accounting at Camunda

About The RoleAs the Manager, Payroll Accounting, you will build and lead a best‐in‐class payroll accounting function that ensures accuracy, transparency, and trust at scale. You\’ll own the month‐end close for payroll‐related accounts, strengthen our controls, and partner closely with People Operations, Accounting, FP&A, and external payroll providers.

What You Will Do

Own the global payroll accounting close end‐to‐end, including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and balance sheet integrity across all entities.

Balance hands‐on execution with process leadership, especially during the transition period.

Establish and maintain clear, audit‐ready documentation such as SOPs, RACIs, and process maps.

Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness, maintaining clear documentation, standardised workflows, and consistent compliance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements.

Partner closely with People Operations/HR, Accounting, FP&A, and external payroll providers to resolve issues, validate payroll data, and deliver accurate, timely payroll results.

Lead process improvements and automation initiatives across payroll‐to‐ledger workflows, reducing manual effort, strengthening data quality, and increasing efficiency.

Define, monitor, and act on key payroll accounting metrics, turning operational data into clear insights that inform decisions and support scaling payroll operations.

Must Haves

Proven experience in multi‐country payroll operations (US, DE, UK, SG + vendor models), including strong payroll accounting expertise (journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, cut‐offs, variance analysis).

Strong general ledger skills and deep understanding of payroll accounting concepts (gross‐to‐net, taxes, benefits, withholdings, and employer costs).

Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with HR/People teams and external payroll providers to ensure compliance and solve complex issues.

Ability to oversee vendors, enforce quality standards, and resolve complex payroll issues.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to trace root causes across payroll, accounting, and compliance.

Experience improving and/or automating payroll‐to‐GL processes and controls using HRIS and payroll systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a global, fast‐growing SaaS or technology environment.

Experience with Gusto, HiBob, NetSuite, or similar payroll/HRIS/ERP systems.

Experience leading system implementations, migrations, or automation projects.

Familiarity with benefits, pensions, commissions, or payroll compliance reporting.

Exposure to internal and external audits, including designing and operating effective controls.

People leadership experience and a coaching mindset.

CompensationWe offer competitive, fair, and transparent compensation. Salary ranges are location‐based, with Standard and Major markets (global tech hubs) reflecting local competition. Final offers depend on skills , experience , and location , and we typically hire in the first half of the range to allow room for growth.

United States: $130,800.00 to $210,800.00

Germany: €84,500.00 to €139,800.00

United Kingdom: £82,100.00 to £135,100.00

Singapore: S$162,400.00 to S$243,600.00

If you\’re based elsewhere, you\’ll be hired via Remote.com (our global employer partner), and your Talent Acquisition Partner will provide a personalised Total Rewards Calculator after your first interview.

Equity: We also offer equity (where applicable) through our Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP) .

Benefits & Perks

Remote & Flexible: Work from anywhere with the setup that suits you, home office budget, co‐working space support, and flexible time off to recharge when you need it.

In‐Person Connection: We invest in meaningful face time through our Annual Kickoff (Vienna in 2025, Madrid in 2026!), team offsites, and Camunda Connection Budgets, including contributing to meetups while travelling, and local gatherings with fellow Camunda.

Health & Wellbeing: Access locally tailored healthcare, Modern Health for global mental wellbeing, and an annual fitness reimbursement.

Financial Security: Retirement and pension plans (often with company contributions), plus life and disability insurance where relevant.

Professional Growth: Up to $/€/£1,000 per year for self‐driven learning: courses, certifications, books, you decide!

More of what we offer globally and in your country can be found here.

\”Everyone is welcome at Camunda\” — it\’s a celebrated component of our culture. We strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our people. At Camunda, we honour diverse cultures and backgrounds and are proud to be an equal‐opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristics under applicable law. We are looking forward to your application!

Come join us and be part of Camunda\’s incredible journey: Make an impact at a pivotal moment in our story!

Seniority Level

Mid‐Senior level

Employment Type

Full‐time

Job Function

Human Resources

Software Development

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