Southstar S.A., a leading company in the recycling and circular economy sector, is seeking an Assistant Accountant & Payroll Officer to join its Finance Department at the company’s headquarters.

The successful candidate will support the company's day-to-day accounting operations and payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of financial and employee-related procedures.

This role requires a solid accounting background, good knowledge of payroll processes, strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively within a structured and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the daily operations of the Accounting Department.
• Recording and reviewing accounting entries and financial documents.
• Processing supplier invoices and accounting transactions.
• Performing supplier, bank, and account reconciliations.
• Assisting with monthly closing procedures and financial reporting.
• Supporting myDATA processes and electronic invoicing procedures.
• Assisting with payroll preparation, processing, and related administrative procedures.
• Collecting, checking, and processing employee attendance records, working hours, leave, overtime, and other payroll-related information.
• Monitoring employee-related changes and maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Supporting the preparation of payroll documentation and related reports.
• Collaborating with external payroll providers, accounting partners, and internal departments.
• Maintaining accurate accounting and payroll records and documentation.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a similar accounting role.
• Experience working with double-entry bookkeeping (Category C books) is mandatory.
• Good knowledge of payroll processes and related administrative procedures.
• Familiarity with payroll calculations, employee attendance, working hours, leave, overtime, and payroll documentation.
• Knowledge of Greek labour legislation and employment-related procedures.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with myDATA processes will be considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good command of the English language.

Benefits

• A stable, in-house position within a well-established and growing company
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth