About Camper & Nicholsons
For more than 240 years, Camper & Nicholsons has stood as a benchmark of excellence in yachting. Proudly rooted in shipbuilding heritage and shaped by one of the longest uninterrupted legacies in modern yachting, the name has become synonymous with excellence at sea.
Today, with offices around the world, Camper & Nicholsons offers an unrivalled portfolio of superyacht services, from sales and charter to yacht management and bespoke design, curating a seamless experience across every stage of ownership.
Job Purpose:
The Senior Corporate Accountant is responsible for managing and recording all payroll-related accounting operations, and contribute to some or all accounting activities of the company and/or its subsidiaries
The payroll process is managed by the Human Resources department, the Senior Corporate Accountant ensures the accuracy of payroll entries, compliance with social and tax obligations, and proper reconciliation with the general ledger. Payroll part of the role serves as a key link between the HR (payroll) and Accounting department.
This position reports hierarchically to the Group Chief Accountant.
Main Accountabilities & Duties:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Corporate Accounting
• Handle the day-to-day accounting on some of the entities (invoices – bank and petty cash reconciliation), in accordance with the IFRS principles and the company accounting policy.
• Contributes to the month end process.
• Prepare the monthly tax (VAT) report.
• Contribute to the preparation of external audits of some entities.
• Other ad-hoc accounting or finance related assignments.
2. Payroll - Accounting and Control
• Record and reconcile payroll entries in the accounting system.
• Verify the accuracy and consistency of payroll data and general ledger postings.
• Reconcile payroll accounts, including salaries, taxes, and social contributions.
• Track provisions for paid leave, bonuses, and other employee benefits.
• Recording invoices related to Social, bank entries and bank reconciliation.
• Accrual provision on monthly/quarterly basis (Holiday, retirement benefit, and associated charges).
• Prepare Direct/Indirect salaries cost allocation tables for management reporting.
• Prepare payments (wages, social contribution) for CPO review.
• Investigate and explain payroll-related variances.
3.Payroll - Social and Tax Declarations
• Verify social declarations (social security, pension funds, health insurance, etc.).
• Assist/ Verify in preparing annual declarations (e.g., employee income reports, training, apprenticeship taxes).
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Financial Closings and Reporting
• Participate in monthly and annual financial closings (respect deadline, accruals invoices and commissions…).
• Reconcile and justify payroll and social charge accounts.
• Produce and analyse payroll-related reports (staff costs, headcount, benefits, etc.).
• Support external/internal audits and provide requested payroll documentation.
5. Process Improvement and Support
• Collaborate with the HR department and the Accounting Department to optimize payroll accounting processes.
• Contribute to system upgrades and implementation of new tools.
• Maintain awareness of changes in payroll legislation and accounting standards.
• Participate in internal control process, in the improvement of the current software, being able to step back to assess current processes in place and where / how generate more efficiencies.
• Participate in various finance projects and tasks.
Knowledge & Experience:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting (e.g., BBA, Accounting Diploma, or equivalent).
• A professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is a plus.
Experience:
• 3–5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably with exposure to multi-country payroll and compliance.
• Experience supporting internal/external audits and preparing financial statements related to payroll obligations.
Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and payroll processes.
• Proficiency with ERP (Knowledge of Sage X3 preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Fluent in English. French would be a plus.