Senior Payroll Assistant (Belfast, Hybrid)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Payroll Specialist

VANRATH are excited to partner with a leading global Accountancy Practice to recruit a highly skilled Senior Payroll Specialist. In this pivotal role, you will help manage payroll processes for global clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance while contributing to the success of a growing firm.

Located in the heart of Belfast, this full-time, permanent role offers exceptional flexibility and a strong work-life balance.

What You'll Get

• Exceptional work-life balance with flexible working hours
• Early finish on Fridays to start your weekend
• Hybrid working options to fit your lifestyle
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Comprehensive healthcare plan
• Extended company benefits package

What You'll Do

• Act as the main point of contact for clients regarding payroll queries, providing professional and timely support
• Liaise with HMRC for PAYE or other payroll-related queries on behalf of clients
• Maintain and update payroll spreadsheets with precision and accuracy
• Ensure payroll is processed ahead of deadlines, meeting all necessary compliance requirements
• Calculate employee salaries, including sick pay, holiday pay, and statutory maternity/paternity pay
• Input new employees into the payroll system using the Starter Checklist or P45, ensuring accuracy from the outset
• Monitor and check HMRC for any updates to student loans, tax codes, or other relevant payroll information
• Manage year-end procedures, including the preparation of P60s and uploading them to relevant platforms
• Handle the distribution of payslips, P45s, and P60s, both via email and uploads as required
• Ensure accurate pension contributions are uploaded for both employees and employers to the respective schemes

About You

• At least 4 years' recent experience in an accountancy practice/payroll bureau
• Professional manner with clients
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation
• Experience with SAGE is essential

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence.