Candex is a rapidly growing private global B2B fintech company on a mission to reshape the way businesses transact. Our tech-based solution makes purchasing fast and easy for enterprise buyers. Recognized in the ProcureTech 100 for Procurement Innovation, our SaaS Platform and accompanying services completely transform the buying experience for large companies around the globe. Buyers enjoy the simplicity of Candex for their purchases, vendors get paid faster, and procurement teams love the increased control they gain over purchases — Everyone wins!
We serve companies in the Global 2,000 and our existing clients include some of the world’s biggest corporations. We’ve raised over $130M from leading investors including Goldman Sachs, 9Yards Capital, JP Morgan, American Express, Altos, Craft, and NFX. Available in almost 50 countries, Candex is expanding our already robust footprint and is looking for ambitious, fun people to join us on our mission to revolutionize the way businesses engage and pay their suppliers.
Candex is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our team and support our global growth. In this role, you’ll manage payroll and support the bookkeeper with her daily tasks. You’ll report to the local Controller. The role is part time, 70%.
The Role
Collect and update data in the payroll system
Ensure compliance with tax regulations, labor laws, pension, and social benefits requirements
Handle employee onboarding and termination processes related to payroll
Review and process attendance data
Prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports as required
Support the generation and distribution of all regulatory forms (101, 106)
Assist employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries
Coordinate with HR and Finance departments regarding employee updates and payroll changes
Monthly tax reporting (national insurance).
Support the bookkeeper with month-end closure for legal entities in multiple countries
There may be occasional business travel once a year
Requirements
Certified payroll accountant - a must
2+ years of payroll processing for companies with +100 employees - a must
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP)
Experience with Michpal - a must
Strong knowledge of local tax reporting (national insurance, salary tax)
Advanced English skills (written and spoken)
About You
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Team player with strong collaboration skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Self-motivated and eager to learn new software and skills
Enthusiastic about taking on new projects and challenges
Capable of working independently and managing your own tasks
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Why Work With Us
We are humble, hungry, intelligent and collaborative. Work alongside teammates who value curiosity, kindness, and shared success.
Competitive Compensation – Earn a salary and benefits that reflect your skills and impact.
Parental Leave – Take meaningful time to bond with your growing family.
Flexible Work Environment – Balance life and work with adaptable schedules.
Global Team + Mindset – Join a diverse, international team that thinks beyond borders.
Tech Setup – Get the gear and support you need to work comfortably.
Professional Development – Grow your skills with training and learning sessions.
Internal Mobility – Explore new global roles and career paths without leaving the company.
Team Outings – Connect and celebrate with colleagues through regular social events.
Our Values
Be a Stickler for Details - we think about the details when making decisions and ensure we haven’t overlooked anything.
Debate, Decide, Deliver - Candexers foster a culture of open debate so we can make the right decision.
Innovate to Simplify - we continuously look for simpler ways to do everything.
Follow Through, Follow Up - we are always moving the ball forward – when we say we will do something, we do it.
Attract & Develop the Best - we expect each hire to raise the bar, and once they start, they should continue to develop their skills with the support of leadership.
Keep an Obsessive Customer Focus - our customers’ satisfaction is our obsession, and we will stop at nothing to make their experience simple & flawless.
Learn & Be Curious - we foster an environment of continual learning and encourage challenging questions and believe curiosity drives innovation and improvement.
Act with Integrity & Professionalism - we act with honesty, transparency, and ethical principles – ensuring our actions align with our values.
Skills Required
- Certified payroll accountant
- 2+ years of payroll processing for companies with 100+ employees
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP)
- Experience with Michpal
- Strong knowledge of local tax reporting (national insurance, salary tax)
- Advanced English skills (written and spoken)
What We Do
Candex is a fintech consolidator for large organizations so that they can make purchases from one-time, irregular and low risk suppliers using existing P2P processes. Candex operates globally managing setup, support, tax and regulatory complexity - making it simple, fast, and compliant to pay suppliers even across borders and cross currencies. Available in multiple deliveries, Candex works directly within existing e-procurement systems, via bulk uploads, or integrated into any workflow via API. In the end - Candex completely takes care of the 70-80% of vendors getting 3-5% of spend; ensures that "No PO, No Pay" becomes achievable; and the efficiency is so remarkable that our clients enter a sort of procurement zen.
