Open positions

Senior Payroll and Accounting Officer


19. January 2026

Would you like to work with payroll and accounting at Norway’s only vehicle manufacturer?

Paxster is a Norwegian manufacturer of electric vehicles, with development and production co-located in a new, modern factory in Sarpsborg. We work closely across disciplines, with short decision-making paths and a work environment we are proud of.

We are now seeking a Senior Payroll and Accounting Officer who will be responsible for payroll and accounting at Paxster. The role is operational, varied, and independent, and offers significant influence over how tasks, routines, and systems are handled in practice.

This is a great opportunity for someone who values structure, order, and professional quality, while also appreciating modern tools, well-organized frameworks, and a positive work environment.

Accounting

  • Full accounting responsibility (A–Z)

  • Follow-up of customers and suppliers

  • VAT, reconciliations, and ongoing reporting

  • General accruals and periodizations

  • Monthly closings and participation in annual closing

  • Contribute to the maintenance and further development of routines, systems, and internal controls

Payroll

  • Payroll processing and related reporting

  • Follow-up of taxes, duties, and reporting to authorities

  • Handling payroll-related questions in collaboration with management and HR

Improvement and Development

  • Take ownership of payroll and accounting processes

  • Act as a driver for efficiency, improvement, and automation

  • Assist with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks as needed

Desired Qualifications

  • Higher education in accounting, auditing, finance, or a related field

  • Minimum 2–4 years of relevant hands-on experience in accounting, preferably also payroll

  • Strong accounting and systems understanding, with the ability to work independently

  • Experience with Microsoft Finance and Operations 365 and Visma is an advantage, but not a requirement

  • Good verbal and written communication skills in Norwegian and English

Personal Attributes

  • Confident in your professional expertise and comfortable working independently

  • Structured, accurate, and skilled at prioritization

  • Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable with responsibility

  • A strong collaborator with clear communication skills

 

Interested?
Send an application to Finance Manager & Controller, Marianne Rande.

Application deadline: As soon as possible

Do you also want to work smarter - and at the same time reduce emissions and noise?