Payroll and Accounting Assistant
On-siteAthens, Attica, Greece
Job Summary
Support the preparation and validation of monthly payroll data, including salaries, overtime, bonuses, deductions, benefits, absences, and timekeeping. Maintain payroll records and employee information, ensuring changes related to new hires, terminations, compensation, and leave are accurately reflected. Assist with payroll-related documentation, reports, payslips, statutory filings, and audit requests. Reconcile payroll data and work closely with HR and Finance to identify and resolve discrepancies. Support accounts payable activities, including invoice entry, approval follow-up, vendor maintenance, and payment preparation. Manage expense tracking, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities while organizing accurate accounting records. Handle employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially, escalating complex matters as needed. Requires a university diploma in Accounting or Finance, one to two years of experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Pylon.
Required Qualifications
- A university or college diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- A high level of accuracy, superior attention to detail, and an analytical approach to problem-solving
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills when working with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- The ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and work collaboratively across teams
Desired Qualifications
- One to two years of experience in payroll, accounting, or finance administration
- Basic knowledge of Greek payroll principles, labor legislation, tax requirements, and statutory obligations
- Experience with payroll or accounting software and HRIS systems, such as Pylon
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- experience with Google Workspace
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