Senior Payroll Accountant

4 weeks ago


United Kingdom Worldwide Clinical Trials Full time

Who we are

Worldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), works in partnership with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to create customized solutions that advance new medications - from discovery to reality. Anchored in our company’s scientific heritage, our dedicated therapeutic focus on cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroscience, oncology, and rare diseases, is applied to develop flexible plans and solve problems quickly for our customers.

Our talented team of 3,000+ professionals spans 60+ countries. We are united in cause with our customers to improve the lives of patients through new and innovative therapies

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us

What you will do

  • Support consistent processes across the globe and coordinate regional efforts towards global accounting process standardization while allowing flexibility locally when required.
  • Update general ledger and payroll files.
  • Prepare accounting files, records, and adhere to schedules related to month end activities.
  • Maximize the effectiveness of technologies and supporting processes to drive continuous improvement and change initiatives.
  • Work in the payroll accounting team to ensure compliance with all corporate and country-specific policies and procedures.
  • Establish partnerships with internal services and third-party vendors to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Reconcile high-profile accounts both internally and externally; prepare routine and complex journal entries, transactions and reconciliations.

What you will bring to the role

  • Ability to influence and able to develop plans to deliver initiatives within the business.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify potential impact and implications of issues.
  • Understanding of external factors influencing on the company and of the financial aspects related to the factors.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Your background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years global payroll accounting experience including use of payroll systems
  • Experience of process improvement specifically driving efficiency gains within the business.
  • Demonstrable experience of effectively implementing change initiatives within a fast-growing organization

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

To view our other roles, check out our careers page at For more information on Worldwide, visit or connect with us on LinkedIn .

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