Payroll and Finance Manager

You’ll be joining a small but high-impact finance team during a period of transformation—where your insights, models, and ways of working will shape how we plan, analyse, and deliver value to clients and leadership.  

Key Responsibilities 

Payroll 

• Manage end-to-end U.S. payroll processing for employees across the United States of America 

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations 

• Oversee payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, and year-end reporting 

• Preparation of monthly US payroll workings and postings  

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate Payroll reconciliations and ensure all month end balances reconcile between general ledger and payroll reports 

• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries swiftly and with a service-oriented manner 

• Collaborate with People team and Finance team to ensure accurate employee data and accounting 

• Lead payroll audits and respond to inquiries from external auditors 

• Manage relationship with HRIS & payroll service provider (Rippling) 

• Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll and implement necessary updates 

• Maintain and update payroll policies and procedures 

• Support system upgrades, implementations, and process improvements  

Finance 

• Maintain full Balance Sheet reconciliations on monthly basis for the group’s US corporate entity and assist with other regional entity reconciliations as required by Group Management Accountant 

• Assist with preparation of schedules required for auditors 

• Preparation of month end Journals schedule for review together with supporting documentation 

• Review and sign-off of monthly bank reconciliations 

• Maintain group Fixed Asset register on monthly basis including revaluations 

• Take ownership of the expenses reporting – approve staff expenses within the system, review coding for accuracy & correcting as necessary, ensure adherence to group T&E policy, all valid receipts attached and similar 

• Assist with ensuring accuracy of cash flow forecasting as required 

• Month end inter-company postings including FX review & postings 

• Reviews of credit card submissions as part of completion of month end accruals preparation 

• Preparation of financials required for any statutory bodies, federal, state, UK Office for National Statistics, ESG & other reporting as required 

• Other ad hoc support as may be required from time to time   

Candidate Profile 

Must-Haves 

• Qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field 

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred 

• 5+ years of experience in U.S. payroll management, preferably in a multi-state environment 

• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements 

• Experience with payroll systems 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools 

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills 

• Strong Excel skills, with experience in producing and maintaining accurate reconciliations 

• Experience in multi entity, multi-currency environments 

• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying financial information to diverse audiences  

Nice-to-Haves 

• Experience with Sage Intacct 

• Experience with Rippling 

• Experience with Power BI  

• Background in Consulting, Services, Creative, or related sectors 

• Exposure to process automation or finance transformation initiatives 

 What We Offer 

• Competitive salary and benefits package 

• Hybrid working model 

• Smart office in Atlanta, GA 

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement 

Someone who exemplifies our ICP Values:

• Curious: Always learning, eager to explore endless possibilities.
• Inclusive: Diversity is our strength. Every voice matters and we can achieve more when we do it together.
• Focused: With clear vision and unwavering dedication, we progress forward and deliver excellence.
• Creative: Unleashing imagination, innovating boldly, and redefining possible.
• Trustworthy: Built on honesty, respect, and integrity we stand strong together. 

If you are a proactive, reliable and detailed-oriented professional, looking to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.