Full-Time

Payroll Manager

German-speaking

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Via

Via

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital transportation solutions and consulting services

Automotive & Transportation
Consulting
Healthcare

Mid

London, UK

Hybrid working model with in-office presence near Chancery Lane.

Category
Financial Accounting
Payroll Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant payroll experience in Germany.
  • Tech-savvy, with a strong understanding of the landscape of HRIS systems like P&I Loga and proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel.
  • Fluent in German and English, additional languages are a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the end-to-end monthly payroll process for Germany, ensuring accurate inputs and timely processing by collaborating closely with our external payroll partner for system functionality and guidance.
  • Work with Finance to allocate payroll costs accurately across cost centers and locations, and partner with HR to gather and validate employee data needed for payroll processing.
  • Understand German tax requirements, changes in wage and tax laws, and other regulatory changes and requirements that may impact payroll.
  • Perform periodic audits of our payroll data to ensure accuracy of employee pay information. Design and implement process improvements and internal controls to the payroll process.
  • Ensure benefit deductions and tax withholdings are calculated and reported timely and accurately.
  • Lead all aspects of the monthly financial reporting process as it relates to payroll, such as preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.
  • Serve as the main point-of-contact for employees on questions relating to pay.
  • Perform ad-hoc projects and other assignments as needed to support the broader team.
  • Exercise the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all payroll information and employee privacy initiatives.

Via transforms traditional transportation systems into efficient digital networks, catering to urban and rural clients, including students, corporate employees, and patients. Its TransitTech technology offers flexible mobility solutions that enhance transit networks while being cost-effective and compliant. Via streamlines operations, particularly in student transit, and provides planning, scheduling, and consulting services through its Remix platform. The company also features the Citymapper for Cities app, which delivers passenger insights to strengthen transit networks. Additionally, Via offers corporate and campus shuttles for improved commuting and healthcare transportation to ensure patients can access care easily. The goal is to leverage digital technology to enhance transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the overall rider experience.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$862.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Via's partnership with King County Metro enhances first- and last-mile solutions.
  • The METS Micro launch highlights growing demand for on-demand transit services.
  • Via's advanced Citymapper acquisition boosts its Mobility as a Service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • AI-integrated transit solutions may challenge Via's market position.
  • Citymapper acquisition could face integration challenges and cultural clashes.
  • Expansion into King County may encounter operational challenges and community pushback.

What makes Via unique

  • Via transforms rigid transit systems into dynamic, on-demand networks.
  • Via's TransitTech serves diverse clients, from urban dwellers to rural residents.
  • Via's Citymapper for Cities app provides comprehensive passenger insights.

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Benefits

Competitive salaries and equity packages.

Health and wellness benefits.

Local volunteer opportunities.

Support for all new parents.

Learning opportunities through our Via-Versity.

Employee Resource Groups.