Payroll Accountant

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

Make an Impact as a Payroll Accountant at Worldwide

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring payroll-related financial information is accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported across multiple global payrolls. Your work will support the integrity of financial reporting and help maintain strong financial controls within a complex international environment.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, Global Payroll and the wider finance team, you'll contribute to month-end activities, payroll accounting processes, reconciliations, and audit support. This is an opportunity to apply your accounting expertise while driving accuracy, collaboration, and continuous process improvement.

Where You'll Work

This is a remote role open to candidates based in Serbia. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and record payroll-related general ledger journal entries with a high degree of accuracy
• Manage complex payroll journals, bank transactions, accruals, and prepayment amortisation activities
• Reconcile and maintain payroll liability accounts, ensuring balances are accurate and fully supported
• Investigate and resolve accounting errors, mis-postings, and reconciliation discrepancies
• Analyse and explain month-end payroll liability movements to support financial reporting requirements
• Respond to queries from finance stakeholders and provide payroll accounting expertise across the business
• Support year-end audits and fiscal reporting activities by providing accurate documentation and analysis
• Contribute to the development of team members through knowledge sharing and collaboration
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience working within a finance department
• Strong understanding of complex double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Experience preparing and reconciling payroll-related accounting transactions and liability accounts
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to confidentiality
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. 

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Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.