Senior General Ledger Accountant (m/f/d) - Payroll

Personio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our team of 1,500 Personios is building user-friendly products that delight our 15,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one?

The Role: How you'll make an impact at Personio

Create real value with your subject-matter expertise. Tackle interesting challenges and partner closely with departments across Personio to drive operational excellence. Join us to make a significant impact on the next phase of our scaling journey, together.

Our Accounts Payable function is evolving fast, and as a Senior General Ledger Accountant (m/f/d) – Payroll on the Core Accounting team , you'll be right at the center of that transformation. From driving automation to partnering with cross-functional teams on high-impact projects, you'll help build and transform the cross-regional accounting function at Personio. This is a hybrid role covering a wide range of topics: you'll take on ownership across a range of accounting areas from day one, with scope evolving as the Core Accounting team continues to scale.

This role requires 3 days per week in the office and is based in Dublin or Munich.

Role Responsibilities: What you'll do

• Own end-to-end accounts payable and general ledger tasks - month-end and year-end closings per local GAAP, and GL/sub-ledger reconciliations — ensuring all deadlines are met

• Own payroll accounting end-to-end — reconcile payroll payments against source documentation and manage payroll -related accruals (commissions, bonuses, and lump sums). Partner with Payroll , RevOps, Rewards, and Treasury to ensure accurate, compliant, and well-reconciled payroll costs. You have solid payroll accounting expertise and recent hands-on experience in this area.

• Own intercompany accounting end-to-end , - including monthly postings, settlements, international funding requirements, and month-end close reconciliations

• Support the tax team on CIT filings and audits, and act as the main point of contact for tax consultants and external auditors on these topics.

• Act as the main point of contact for topics within your responsibility — reviewing assigned GL accounts, independently driving improvements and working with cross functional partners on cross functional initiatives

• Take on ad-hoc projects and topics as required and providing back-up support across other accounting areas when needed

• Heavily support International and Group audit topics , holding full responsibility for these areas in the group audit and supporting the coordination of the full statutory international audit — preparing local files, managing timelines, and reviewing financial statements prior to sign-off with management.

Role Requirements: What you'll need to succeed

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, Bilanzbuchhalter (IHK), Steuerberater (StB), or equivalent)

• You have minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in accounting in multi entity, high growth Saas/tech environment

• You have knowledge of local accounting regulations as well as knowledge of EMEA VAT

• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

• You are fluent in English (Business proficiency in German or Spanish is a plus)

• Familiarity with Workday financials would be considered an advantage

• Experience in leveraging modern automation platforms (eg Floqast or Blackline) and generative AI tools to streamline and automate accounts payable processes.

• Proactive, self-starting mindset — comfortable in evolving/undefined processes and stepping outside comfort zone

• Strong communicator who collaborates well cross-functionally

• Detail-oriented, structured, and takes ownership — thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• AI Fluency: You have hands-on experience using AI to improve your workflow, and the sound judgment to know exactly when to rely on it and when to step in yourself.

Benefits: Why Personio

Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.

Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:

• Receive a competitive reward package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity

• Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years (because we love what we do, but we also love vacation!)

• Make an impact on the environment and society with fully paid Impact Days

• Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities with PersonioCares

• Find your best way to work with our office-led, remote-friendly PersonioFlex!

• Connect with your fellow Personios at regular company and team events like All Company Culture Week and local year-end celebrations

• Engage in a high-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes