Payroll Accountant – Payroll Specialist

LOHNunion GmbH

Payroll Specialist handling payroll processes for clients in Germany. Collaborating with a supportive team and enjoying flexible working arrangements in a hybrid model.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeNeumünster • 🇩🇪 GermanyJunior💰 €35,000 - €55,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing and execution of payrolls for clients and monitoring of all payroll processes
Independent coordination and submission of reports to social security agencies and tax authorities
Point of contact for clients regarding payroll questions, both by phone and in writing
Collaboration within the team and mutual support in day-to-day operations
Monitoring and implementation of legal changes in the area of payroll accounting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed commercial vocational training or comparable qualification
At least one year of experience in payroll and salary accounting
IT proficiency and willingness to learn new programs and processes
Customer-focused, flexible and independent way of working
Strong communication skills, empathy and enjoyment of teamwork

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive onboarding | From day one you will have a dedicated mentor. We guide you — you will never be left to fend for yourself.
Flexible working hours | We do not have core hours. Your flex-time window is from 6:30 to 18:30. This helps you balance work and personal life.
Hybrid home office | After successful onboarding you can work up to 50% of your time from home. You decide how to distribute your home office days throughout the month.
JobRad or public transport ticket | Do you prefer to commute eco‑friendly by bike or public transport? We cover your JobRad or JobTicket.
Fitness flat-rate | Exercise makes you happy and healthy. With all Hansefit partner facilities you train for only €20 per month. We cover the rest.
Christmas time off | Our clients know we close between the holidays. You have 100% time for yourself and your loved ones.
Be who you are | We don’t enforce a dress code. Come as you are. Stay as you are.

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingpayroll accountingreport submissiontax compliancesocial security reporting

Soft Skills

communication skillsempathyteamworkcustomer-focusedflexibilityindependence

Certifications

commercial vocational training