Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist

About

Candex is a rapidly growing private global B2B fintech company on a mission to reshape the way businesses transact. Our tech-based solution makes purchasing fast and easy for enterprise buyers. Recognized in the ProcureTech 100 for Procurement Innovation, our SaaS Platform and accompanying services completely transform the buying experience for large companies around the globe. Buyers enjoy the simplicity of Candex for their purchases, vendors get paid faster, and procurement teams love the increased control they gain over purchases — Everyone wins!

We serve companies in the Global 2,000 and our existing clients include some of the world’s biggest corporations. We’ve raised over $85M from leading investors including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, American Express, Altos, Craft, and NFX. Available in almost 50 countries, Candex is expanding our already robust footprint and is looking for ambitious, fun people to join us on our mission to revolutionize the way businesses engage and pay their suppliers.

Position Overview

Candex is seeking a Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist to join our team and support our global growth. In this role, you’ll manage payroll, financial records, invoices, tax payments, and daily bank reconciliations. You’ll report to the local Controller and play a key part in ensuring smooth financial operations across multiple countries.

The Role

• Recording transactions such as income and outgoings, and posting them to various accounts
• Recording and Processing payments
• Monthly tax reporting (VAT, withholding taxes, national insurance, income tax).
• Conducting daily banking activities
• Working with external auditors, tax authorities and vendors worldwide
• Producing various financial reports
• Reconciling reports to third-party records such as bank statements
• Support month-end close for legal entities in multiple countries
• Prepare local salaries
• There may be occasional business travel once or twice a year
  
  

• Certified Bookkeeper
• 4+ years of bookkeeping experience
• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing
• Experience with NetSuite ERP – Must
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP) – Must
• Strong knowledge of local tax reporting (VAT, WHT, national insurance, salary tax)
• Advanced English skills (written and spoken)
• Proven experience in bank reconciliations – Must
• Familiar with financial operations, including Accounts Payable and Receivable
  
  

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Team player with strong collaboration skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new software and skills
• Enthusiastic about taking on new projects and challenges
• Capable of working independently and managing your own tasks
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  
  

• We are humble, hungry, intelligent and collaborative
• A flexible working environment
• We offer scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all
• Team-building offsites and outings