Join our payroll team – external client facing (trainee position) Outsourcing department

We are actively seeking to add new members to our Outsourcing Team and specifically to our ‘Payroll team’. No need to have previous experience, we have you covered as your professional development and personal success is our commitment. You only need to bring your positive attitude and be motivated to become our next payroll specialist.

Overall, Role Purpose: To work as part of a team, providing payroll services, to clients in a timely and accurate manner. As a Payroll Specialist, you make sure that payroll services we provide to our clients run smoothly and efficiently. You are the point of contact, and you advise and answer questions, ranging from simple to complex inquiries, to ensure a positive client experience. And you proactively identify and eliminate bottlenecks in our processes to optimize the way we work.

Main responsibilities:

· administering all payroll work on behalf of clients getting detailed information from them so payroll checks can be accurately calculated using a payroll software program.

At all times, meeting client requirements with high quality and on time.

· preparation of monthly payrolls

· preparation of instructions to the bank for payment of salaries

· preparation and submission of relevant forms and payments to the Income Tax and Social Insurance offices

· preparation of payroll journals

· preparation of any specific payroll report requested by the client

· discusses relevant payroll and other related issues with personnel at clients' premises

· creates a positive impression with the client, dealing with any communications in a professional manner

· uses knowledge from previous assignments to recognise and understand recurring issues and themes

· understands who the 'client' is and maintains consistent level of good client service

· understands sensitivity of client information and maintains client confidentiality

The right candidates must be / have:

· IT literacy and experience of MS Office

· Strong command of the Greek and English languages (written and verbal) is essential

· Able to multi-task, communicate progress and meet deadlines

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy

· A positive attitude, high degree of responsibility and take ownership of assignments

· Numbers driven with a growth mindset

· Knowledge of payroll software systems will be considered an advantage

· Sharing and living our CLEARR values

Benefits

· Friendly and dynamic working environment, in which you can develop your skills and competencies.

· A workplace with a strong focus on values and work-life balance and the joint aim to provide the best possible solutions for our clients.

· International exposure through our Grant Thornton network and global opportunities.

· A Learning & Development path, which focuses on both technical & soft skills.

Other benefits to support you in every way possible:

· Competitive remuneration and benefits package, including recognition schemes and 13th salary

· Overtime / Bonus scheme

· Medical insurance

· Provident fund

· Paid maternity and paternity leave

· Parental leave allowance

· "Be there for our family paid leave" scheme

· "Giving back to the community paid time off" scheme

· "Flexible Working Arrangements" scheme

· "Dress For Your Diary" scheme

· Afternoon off on Fridays

· “We never miss a public holiday” scheme

· Sponsorship of yearly professional subscriptions

· Several opportunities for professional and personal growth through our Grant Thornton International network

What will you need to do next? If you believe that Grant Thornton is the right place for you, you have the right attitude, skills, aspiration for success and share our CLEARR values we invite you to submit your application online through Grant Thornton Cyprus together with uploading your latest CV.

Through our fair, transparent and consistent resourcing procedures, we are committed to ensure that the candidate experience for all applicants is of the highest professional standards