Payroll Accountant

Role overview

This position is for a Payroll Accountant in Sharjah with a professional services organization focused on accurate payroll administration and HR-finance support. The role is suited to finance professionals who want hands-on experience with salary processing, employee compensation handling, statutory adjustments, reconciliation work, and payroll reporting within a structured corporate environment in the UAE.

What you will do

• Help prepare and run the monthly payroll cycle so employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Keep employee payroll details current, including salary amounts, allowances, deductions, and benefits.
• Check attendance, leave balances, and overtime figures before payroll is finalized.
• Assist with statutory and payroll-related deductions such as loans, advances, and other adjustments.
• Enter payroll information accurately into the payroll or accounting system.
• Prepare salary slips, payroll statements, and summary reports as needed.
• Protect employee salary and personal data and treat it as strictly confidential.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and help investigate and fix mismatches or errors.
• Support posting of payroll entries into the accounting records.
• Compile payroll reports for management review.
• Follow internal payroll policies, controls, and approval processes.
• Work with HR on employee data changes, new hires, and separations.
• Assist in calculating end-of-service benefits and final settlements.
• Organize and retain payroll files and supporting documentation properly.
• Provide payroll documents and reports during internal or external audits.
• Look for ways to improve payroll accuracy and processing efficiency.
• Respond to employee questions related to payroll in a timely manner.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and basic payroll procedures.
• Strong accuracy and a careful approach to calculations and data entry.
• Good planning, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Comfort with handling confidential employee information responsibly.
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Basic accounting knowledge will be an advantage.
• Exposure to payroll software or ERP systems is considered a plus.
• Ability to perform well in a structured, deadline-oriented workplace.
• Applicants with no experience or up to 2 years of experience may apply.

Additional information

How to apply: send your CV to careers@arcgroup.ae.

Location: Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates.

Posted date: posted 3 days ago.

Application deadline: July 23, 2026.

The employer notes that job postings should be verified independently, and applicants should be cautious about requests for payment or sensitive personal data.

Career growth and exposure

This role offers practical exposure to ERP-based payroll operations, salary processing, tax and compliance support, HR coordination, benefits administration, and financial reconciliation. It may also strengthen your profile for future growth into senior payroll, HR finance, accounting supervision, finance management, or head of payroll roles.

Application note

Submit your application by sharing your CV through the email address provided above. No external application links are included here.