Our client is seeking an Assistant Payroll Officer to support the delivery of payroll services for a diverse portfolio of clients. Key responsibilities include assisting with payroll processing, maintaining accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with tax and social security regulations, and supporting the timely submission of statutory filings.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a sound understanding of payroll administration and accounting principles. This role presents an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation that values professional development and offers clear career progression opportunities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist in compiling, preparing, and processing fortnightly and monthly payroll for multiple clients, accurately calculating wages, bonuses, benefits, deductions, and taxes. Assist with monthly FS5 forms and ensure payment reference numbers are promptly communicated to clients.
- Reconcile vacation, sick, statutory leave, and payroll accounts regularly while supporting month-end and year-end financial closings.
- Maintain accurate payroll expense reports, digital filing procedures for leave and bonuses, an
- Involved in preparing and submitting work visa documentation to Identity Malta and liaise directly with relevant authorities.
- Ensure strict compliance with employment laws, tax regulations, statutory payroll requirements, and support internal/external audits.
- Utilize, maintain, and assist in implementing or upgrading payroll software systems. Identify process improvements within the payroll function and stay updated on legislative changes and industry trends.
- Provide ongoing support to the payroll officer as well as the yachting services team.
Requirements
- 2+ years of payroll accounting experience, preferably with a payroll service provider firm or managing client portfolios.
- Knowledge or prior background in the maritime or yachting industry is highly desirable.
- numerical and analytical capabilities. Experience and familiarity working with timekeeping systemsSolid working knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, employment legislation, and accounting principles.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Hybrid once a week following probation
Education and experience
- Diploma, Bachelors in HR, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent required
- Payroll-related certification/diploma (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional - CPP) or advanced training courses are highly regarded.
Human Resources Jobs in Malta focus on the management of personnel within a company. Jobs in human resources within this sector include advisory, compensation, HR generalist, industrial relations, payroll, performance management, recruitment & selection and training & development roles.
