The role

Were seeking a detail-oriented Accountant & Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end Maltese payroll and provide hands-on support across bookkeeping and month-end. This is ideal for someone with 1 - 2 years experience who wants broad exposure in a fast-moving, supportive finance team.

Key responsibilities

Payroll (Malta)

• Run monthly payroll from input to payment (starters, leavers, changes, overtime, allowances, benefits).
• Calculate PAYE and Class 1 SSC, prepare and submit FS5 monthly.
• Maintain employee tax records (FS4 updates) and issue FS3 annual statements; support FS7 submissions.
• Prepare SEPA payroll files, reconcile payroll control accounts, and maintain accurate records.
• Manage leave and time & attendance inputs; resolve day-to-day payroll queries.
• File JobsPlus engagement/termination forms and ensure compliance with Maltese employment and tax legislation, plus GDPR.

Accounting & finance

• Process AP/AR (invoices, employee expenses, payment runs, allocations).
• Perform bank, supplier, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end (journals, accruals, prepayments, variance checks) and audit requests.
• Assist with VAT documentation and other regulatory filings as guided.
• Keep orderly digital records and contribute to process improvements.

What youll bring

• 12 years in a payroll or accounting role within Malta.
• Working knowledge of Maltese payroll processes and filings (FS3/FS4/FS5/FS7, JobsPlus).
• Confident with Excel (lookups, pivots, reconciliations) and high data accuracy.
• Experience with accounting/payroll systems (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, Shireburn Indigo, or similar).
• Strong organisation, confidentiality, and a proactive mindset.
• Clear written and spoken English; Maltese is an asset.

Qualifications

• A Level in Accounts / Diploma in Accounting or Payroll (MQF Level 5+) required.
• ACCA in progress (or equivalent) is a plus.

Nice to have

• Exposure to payroll for 50200+ headcount.
• Experience preparing payroll journals and balancing intercompany recharges.
• Basic understanding of IFRS concepts used at month-end.

Whats on offer

• Salary around 25,000
• Professional development and support towards qualifications (e.g., ACCA).
• Hybrid flexibility after onboarding.
• Collaborative team, clear progression into broader accounting responsibilities.