Who We Are
Our strategy? To be anything but typical strategy consultants! Our unconventional nature is embedded deep in our DNA. Over 60 years ago, BCG shook up the world of strategy consulting. Now, it has grown to become one of the world leaders in the field. How do we manage to stay ahead of the pack? The answer is simple: by reinventing ourselves every day and providing a home with diverse career opportunities to the best talent and most creative minds all over the world. And by giving you the chance to make an impact in business and society. BCG stands for authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. Once you’ve become part of the Group, we’ll help you find your path, unleash your potential, effect change, and advance the world.
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It’s bad manners to talk about money. Unless you’re in Finance & Accounting or Controlling & Analysis—the two large teams comprising Finance at BCG. Not only do these professionals talk about money all the time, they also really have to know what they’re talking about, since they’re responsible for accounting, taxes, payroll, travel management, and time and billing at BCG. In addition to purely financial workflows, they also ensure that our consultants have the best possible basis for making decisions in our various respective markets.
What You'll Do
As a service-oriented and trustworthy Payroll (Junior) Specialist, you will be responsible for reviewing and verifying that personnel and salary data is correctly captured. You will also ensure and carry out timely, high-quality payroll processing, including the posting of payroll transactions in the financial accounting system, and professionally handle all processes relevant to our comprehensive pension and insurance benefits, including documentation and reporting.
The scope of your responsibilities will additionally include providing competent advice to our employees and departments on all questions relating to payroll accounting and acting as a contact for tax advisors, auditors, and tax offices—all while ensuring adherence to our billing processes and standards and their continuous improvement. Finally, your role also includes coordinating with interfaces and colleagues in similar local, regional, and global functions.
What You'll Bring
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You have successfully completed commercial vocational training with appropriate additional qualification or a business administration degree with a specialization on finance.
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You also have some initial professional experience in finance—mainly in payroll accounting and preferably at an international service company.
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Furthermore, you have sound knowledge of the tax and social security regulations relevant to salary (for other benefits, retirement provisions, etc.).
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You are familiar with payroll programs and their use, ideally including Paisy/ADP.
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Your German is excellent, and you have a good command of written and spoken English.
YOU’RE GOOD AT
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You’re known for absolute integrity and discretion, while also being flexible, resilient, and unfailingly reliable.
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With your strong service mentality and excellent communication skills, you win over internal and external stakeholders alike.
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You love working as part of a team and coming up with creative ideas together.
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You’re an analytical thinker and also have a strong affinity for numbers and a structured way of working.
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You would describe yourself as a coordination and organizational talent.
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You’re open to using new technologies and tools and enthusiastic about their introduction.
Who You'll Work With
You’ll be part of a ten-person team whose members are based in our offices in Düsseldorf and Vienna and whose collaboration is characterized by respect, acceptance, and mutual trust. You’ll report to the Payroll Senior Manager, who will be there for you during your orientation phase and support you in your professional development.
Additional info
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:*
GROUP SPIRIT
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In the spirit of the Group, we’re so much more than our daily business: You can also look forward to frequent team-building and office activities, from summer and sports to Christmas and social events.
WORKING LIFE
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In the Group, it goes without saying: You’ll be offered an attractive, competitive, and performance-based compensation package with fixed and variable components.
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We support families with benefits such as tax-free subsidies for childcare expenses through bonus conversions.
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Every now and then you just need a break. That’s why the Group offers 30 days of vacation every year, in addition to an attractive flexibility program.
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This one’s on us: We’ll cover your commuting expenses up to a maximum amount.
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New ways of working? They’re nothing new to us. Our employees use hybrid models that combine on-site and remote work, supported by digital collaboration tools.
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We have your future in mind—covered by our comprehensive insurance and retirement programs.
LEARNING CURVE
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The sky’s the limit? Our broad selection of training and development offers will help you grow day after day.
LIFESTYLE
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Well-being is more than a buzzword for us. That’s why we provide individual support through our Employee Assistance Program and mindfulness offers.
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Out of the office and into the gym: A flexible gym membership with Urban Sports Club is yours for the asking.
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Need a pick-me-up? You’ll be happy to hear that free beverages and snacks are provided at all of the Group’s offices, in addition to food vouchers for use with participating partners.
- Benefits may vary by location.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
