Junior Payroll Administrator

Role Overview

The Junior Payroll Administrator will support the Payroll and Billing Specialist, with a primary focus on processing freelancer payroll in Germany, managing billable and non-billable expenses, and providing billing support for complex client arrangements. This is an excellent entry-level role for someone looking to build a career in payroll and operations within an international environment. As a fast-growing company, ERSG prides itself on supporting staff who demonstrate commitment and initiative to develop their careers with us.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Freelancer Payments

• Process freelancer timesheets and expense claims for payroll in Germany
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll data prior to processing
• Liaise with freelancers to resolve payroll, or expense related queries

Expense Processing

• Process billable and non-billable travel cost expenses
• Ensure timely posting of expenses to the correct cost centres and clients
• Support month-end close activities related to expenses

Billing & Client Support

• Provide billing support for complex client arrangements
• Assist with the preparation and review of client invoices
• Reconcile billable time and expenses against client contracts
• Work closely with Payroll, Operations, and Customer Services teams to resolve billing discrepancies

General & Administrative

• Maintain accurate payroll and billing records
• Support audits and internal controls as required
• Assist with process improvements and documentation
• Undertake ad-hoc operations and payroll tasks as required

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Basic understanding of payroll, accounting, or finance principles
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Desirable

• Intime (RSM) experience
• Sage Experience
• Familiarity with payroll, expense, or accounting systems
• Interest in developing a career in payroll or finance

Qualifications

• Relevant payroll or finance training is an advantage but not essential

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and eager to learn
• Comfortable working with deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude

About ersg

Set up in 2008, ersg is an award winning, international leader in staffing services to the global energy and built environment markets. We work with major international companies through to smaller independent businesses to enable their projects to be facilitated effectively throughout the entire project life cycle. Whilst headquartered in London, our global business has over 200 staff with offices across Europe, North America and Asia.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff or applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.