Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 34 countries with over 19,000 employees. Headquartered in London, providing design engineering, architecture, planning, and advisory services across every aspect of the built environment. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

The Opportunity

To support our commitment in providing world-class finance shared services, our Payroll Accounting Analyst will provide support to our Shared Services-Manila handling finance operations in East Asia. This role is based in the Philippines.

Your role in our team

Responsible for payroll and pension administration

Perform daily payroll accounting operations including data input and journal preparation.

Assist with the monthly and year-end close processes.

Assist the Payroll Team in Hong Kong annual tax filing

Assist the Payroll Team in Rental Reimbursement Program

Assist in Payroll Data Management & processing.

Responsible for employer’s tax return filing and tax clearance procedure

Assist in ad-hoc assignment as and when required

Is this role right for you?

Degree holder in Accounting or Business Administration

Partially or qualified accountant from professional accounting institutions, e.g. HKICPA, ACCA

At least 3 – 5 years of relevant experience obtained from multi-national organizations

Knowledge of payroll process would be an advantage

Energetic, flexible and good team-player

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Good command of both written and speaking in English.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Chelseamee Valera at [email protected] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.