Senior Payroll Accountant
EY · Vilnius · €2,800–€3,500/month (stated in the posting)
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The opportunity
Join our Global Compliance and Reporting (GCR) team – be a vital pillar for financial integrity, providing comprehensive accounting solutions, and helping businesses to maneuver through complex compliance obligations. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of advancing financial transparency, spearheading competent accounting practices, and guiding organizations to meet their regulatory commitments.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for the organization, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery.
- Ensure compliance with local payroll laws and regulations, including tax filings and reporting.
- Lead and mentor the payroll team, providing guidance and support to junior staff members.
- Analyze payroll data and generate reports for management, identifying trends and discrepancies.
- Coordinate internal and external payroll audits, preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance payroll efficiency.
- Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from the client or client‘s employees, providing clear and timely responses.
Attributes to thrive in the role
- Professional experience in accounting position.
- Experience in delegating and managing a team.
- University degree in business, economics, accounting, finance or other related field.
- A strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring error-free payroll processing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to various stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset, working effectively with cross-functional teams and fostering a positive work environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing regulations and organizational needs, with a proactive approach to challenges.
- High level of integrity and professionalism, maintaining confidentiality and trust in handling sensitive payroll information.
- Fluent in Lithuanian and proficient in English languages.
What we offer
Our promise to our people is an exceptional EY experience:
- Continuous learning & fast growth: You’ll have access to a wide range of internal and external learning experiences, certifications, and real projects designed to accelerate your development and support your career ambitions.
- Flexibility & wellbeing: We’ll provide the tools, support, and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, in your own way - hybrid and remote work possibilities, wellbeing programs, team building events, volunteering activities and many more.
- Comprehensive benefits: include additional health, life, and travel insurance; paid time off for studies, personal development, volunteering, and major life milestones; a mobile services allowance; employee referral bonuses; and access to various discounts and subscriptions.
- International experience: Work in a truly international environment — from cross-border projects and global initiatives to collaboration with inspiring colleagues across the Baltics and beyond.
- Transformative leadership: You’ll be supported by leaders who invest in your potential — providing feedback, guidance, and opportunities to grow into the best version of yourself.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: Be yourself and bring your ideas to the table — your individuality drives our collective strength.
Salary: EUR 2800 – 3500 gross.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
About EY
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