Testo, with its headquarters in the Black Forest/Germany, is a world market leader in the field of portable and stationary measurement technology. Worldwide, roughly 3900 employees research, develop, produce and market innovative measurement solutions for Testo. The basis for this success, in addition to the highly qualified and motivated staff, is the above-average commitment to a future-oriented development - roughly 10% of the annual concern turnover is invested in Research & Development. With 37 subsidiary companies and over 80 distribution partners, Testo is represented on all five continents.
Payroll & Accounting Specialist (m/f/d)
(Stellen-ID: 2283)
Role description:
As part of our expansion, we are launching a new production site in Albergaria-a-Velha, Portugal, in the summer of 2025. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join our Finance/HR team. This hybrid role combines payroll processing responsibilities with partial accounting duties, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution while supporting general accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll
- Handle the complete payroll process, following local laws and internal rules
- Maintain and update employee data together with HR (e.g. working hours, benefits, bonuses, deductions)
- Ensure payroll taxes and social security payments are submitted on time
- Create payroll reports and answer employee questions about salaries
- Support payroll-related onboarding (e.g. bank details, tax forms, benefits)
- Keep payroll-related training and compliance records up to date
- Prepare legally required reports such as the Relatório Único
Accounting
- Support monthly and yearly closing processes and financial reports
- Prepare journal entries and help with account reconciliations
- Maintain accounts payable and receivable records
- Process payments to vendors and reimbursements for employees
- Work with external auditors and provide necessary documents
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA (FI/CO modules) is a plus
What we offer:
- A challenging and varied role in a forward-looking company
- The opportunity to significantly shape the establishment and development of a new facility
- An international working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
- Attractive remuneration and extensive social benefits
Your profile:
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field
- Experience in payroll and accounting tasks
- Good knowledge of payroll software and accounting tools
- Understanding of local tax and labor laws
- Careful and organized working style with good time management
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office programs
- Very good Portuguese and English skills (written and spoken)
You would like to know more about our job vacancy? Please get in touch with Frau Ana Mauricio email: recrutamento@testo.pt.
We are looking forward to receiving your application via Online-Portal.
Testo SE & Co. KGaA, Albergaria-a-Velha
