Payroll Assistant

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant (Working Student) to support our payroll operations across London, Amsterdam, and Brussels. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their professional skills in a dynamic and international environment. Experience is not required—what matters most is your eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, and collaborative mindset. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop technical skills, and contribute to a vital area of our business in a supportive and collaborative environment. We require someone working for 2-3 times per week, based in our Amsterdam office.

• Assist in preparing and processing payrolls for employees in London, Amsterdam, and Brussels.
• Perform data entry tasks, ensuring accurate and timely updates in payroll systems.
• Collaborate with the payroll team to review and verify timesheets and other payroll-related information.
• Support the preparation of payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Respond to basic payroll inquiries from employees, escalating issues when necessary.
• Contribute to process improvements and streamlining administrative tasks.

What You'll Bring

• An enthusiastic and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills in English; additional languages (Dutch or French) are a plus.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with payroll systems is a bonus but not required.
• A flexible mindset to support an international team and adapt to different regional practices.

You are good at:

• Maintaining a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Organizing and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Working collaboratively with others and being a team player.
• Using Excel, including basic formulas and functions.
• Learning quickly and adapting to new tools and systems.

Who You'll Work With

• A supportive and knowledgeable Payroll Team based in Amsterdam, Brussels, and London.
• Cross-functional teams including HR and Finance to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Managers and employees across the organization, providing essential support for payroll-related matters.

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.