Payroll Accountant

Salary Competitive

At Ageras, we are redefining how entrepreneurs—freelancers, self-employed professionals, and SMEs—manage their banking and administrative tasks. Through seamless tools and innovative banking solutions, we help them focus on what matters most: growing their businesses.

Our vision is to become the best friend of every small entrepreneur across Europe. 💚

Over the years, Ageras has grown through the merging of top European FinTechs like Shine (🇫🇷), Kontist (🇩🇪), Tellow (🇳🇱), and more. Today, we’re a team of nearly 500 people.

📋 Your role as a Payroll Accountant

As our new Payroll Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across multiple countries, including France, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands. Your role will combine technical payroll execution, legal compliance, personnel administrative management, and employee support, ensuring smooth payroll operations across jurisdictions.

Working closely with the Finance Department, People & Culture teams, external payroll providers, and social institutions, you will ensure compliance with labor laws, social security regulations, and company policies while contributing to continuous process improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including data collection, validation, and preparation of pay slips for multi-country employees (France, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands)
  • Process payroll entries and reconciliations using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and other payroll software such as Silai, Cegid, ADP, or similar ERP systems
  • Prepare and submit social and tax declarations, including DSN (nominative social declaration), DPAE (pre-employment declarations), and monthly transmissions to social organizations (URSSAF, pension funds, mutual insurance)
  • Maintain accurate employee master data, payroll records, and personnel files to ensure compliance with labor and social security laws
  • Oversee administrative personnel management tasks: hiring formalities, contract drafting, employee departures, leave management, and amendments to employment contracts
  • Respond to employee inquiries related to pay slips, social charges, taxes, and labor law, providing clear explanations and legal guidance where appropriate
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external providers to ensure payroll accuracy and timely delivery
  • Monitor legal and regulatory changes related to payroll, labor law, and social legislation, adapting processes accordingly
  • Prepare summary reports, dashboards, and certificates (work certificates, Pôle Emploi certificates, social balance sheets) as required
  • Participate in payroll process automation and digital transformation initiatives to increase efficiency
  • Manage peak workload periods with the ability to prioritise and work under tight deadlines

🔎 About you

  • Proficient in payroll software and ERP systems: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Silai, Cegid, ADP, or equivalents
  • Strong knowledge of French labor law, social security regulations, and multi-country payroll compliance
  • Mastery of social declarations and administrative payroll tasks (DSN, DPAE, tax filings)
  • Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and statistical/data extraction tools
  • Familiarity with HRIS and business management software
  • Ability to analyze payroll data and ensure compliance with collective agreements and company policies

Qualifications

  • Bac +2/3 (BTS, DUT, or equivalent) in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Management, Law, Finance, or related fields
  • Bac +5 (Master’s) in HR, Payroll, or related discipline preferred
  • Solid experience in payroll processing, preferably in both French and international contexts
  • Proficient in English and French (business level)

We offer

  • A dynamic and international workplace with a flat structure and open culture
  • The opportunity to influence and improve payroll processes across multiple countries
  • Professional and personal development opportunities tailored to your goals
  • A flexible work environment that values work-life balance
  • A dedicated and supportive team where knowledge-sharing is part of the culture

💚 Our recruitment process

1️⃣ A 30’ introductory call with (Talent Acquisition Specialist) to get to know you better and share more about Ageras' culture and mission.

2️⃣ A 45’ conversation with manager, where you will dive into your experience, career aspirations, and vision for this role.

3️⃣ Online personality and logic assessments

4️⃣ A 60' soft skills interview to see how we can best support your growth at Ageras.

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Near public transit
Near public transit

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Free friday beers
Free friday beers

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Healthcare insurance
Healthcare insurance

See all 8 benefits

Working at
Ageras A/S

With offices located in Copenhagen, Espoo, Berlin, Amsterdam, Gdansk and Philadelphia, Ageras is a leading international provider of banking and accounting services assisting small businesses across Europe and the US with tax preparation services and admin software. Our 4 main products include a cloud-based business admin & accounting software, business banking, financing for SMEs, and a marketplace to connect business owners with accountants. Through our high-end digital tools, products, and services, we aim to build the best ecosystem around the financial needs of small businesses, reduce their administrative tasks, and enable them to focus on their core deliverables. With all our product offerings we are currently serving 182,000+ customers internationally. We enable success for small businesses.

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