Payroll and Accounting 
(19200)

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn. 

Shimmering in the depths of the azure Aegean Sea, a story-filled island of myths and marvels, One&Only Kéa Island emerges to honour untold beauty with authentic flavours of Greece. The warm Mediterranean hospitality is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll Coordination & Control

· Acts as the main contact between the Resort and the external payroll provider.

· Performs day-to-day payroll-related checks and updates to ensure payroll information is accurate and complete.

· Reviews attendance sheets submitted by HR against employee time sheets to verify correctness (overtime, 6th day, sick leave, days off, etc.).

· Prepares and validates overtime schedules based on approved overtime forms.

· Compiles and submits the monthly payroll input file to the external payroll provider.

· Ensures payroll adjustments (deductions, allowances, claims) are properly supported and applied.

· Ensures that salaries are not released to employees without signed contracts or valid renewals.

· Prepares monthly headcount reports and updates necessary payroll trackers.

· Prepares the monthly tips/service charge distribution.

· Provides payroll-related support and clarifications to employees.

Payroll Analysis, Provisions & Compliance

· Prepares monthly and quarterly payroll cost and headcount variance analyses vs. budget/forecast.

· Prepares monthly payroll-related provisions such as vacation pay, holiday pay and incentives.

· Updates employee information in payroll-related systems in coordination with HR.

· Reviews monthly lists of employee contract expiries and probation periods and follows up with HR.

· Ensure that all hiring requests are budgeted and have the required approvals before being processed.

· Supports internal and external payroll audits.

· Identifies and suggest process improvements within payroll operations.

· Provides accurate payroll data for budgeting and forecast exercises.

· Maintains strict confidentiality and accuracy of payroll and employee data.

· Ensures compliance with Resort SOPs, internal controls, and local labour regulations.

General Accounting Responsibilities

· Prepares and records payroll-related journal entries and accruals.

· Reconciles payroll-related general ledger accounts monthly and investigates variances.

· Supports month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing schedules, entries and reconciliations.

· Assists the Finance Department in general accounting duties such as GL postings, vendor/employee account reconciliations, or other tasks depending on department workload.

· Participates in ad hoc payroll or accounting projects assigned by the Director of Finance.

Teamwork & Behavioural Competencies

· Maintains full confidentiality regarding Resort financial and payroll information.

· Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

· Cooperates effectively with colleagues across departments, especially HR.

· Communicates clearly and follows up consistently to ensure accuracy and timely completion of tasks.

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

· Minimum 2 years’ experience in payroll and/or accounting; hotel experience strongly preferred.

· Strong understanding of payroll principles, overtime rules, 6th day regulation and other labour law basics.

· Knowledge of HR/Payroll systems is a plus.

· Strong Excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

· Good written and verbal English communication skills.

· High attention to detail, accuracy, analytical thinking, and discretion.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with HR, external payroll providers, and operational departments

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.