Why Apply for this Role?
- Excellent opportunity within a well-established and recognised organisation in Belfast
- Supportive finance team with strong internal collaboration
- Free on-site parking
- 31 days annual leave rising to 34 days (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Attractive benefits package including pension, life assurance and health cash plan
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Officer to join the finance team within an established organisation, supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll across a large multi-site workforce in a fast-paced environment.
About the Company
A leading and well-established organisation based in Belfast, with a strong reputation for employee retention, stability and professional standards. The business offers a collaborative team-based culture, supportive management structure and excellent long-term career prospects.
About the Job
Reporting to the Finance Manager and working as part of a busy finance team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for processing end-to-end weekly and monthly UK payroll for approximately 500600 employees using Sage Payroll. This role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and the ability to work to strict payroll deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Processing end-to-end weekly and monthly UK payroll for 500600 employees using Sage Payroll
Managing payroll inputs including overtime, bonuses, holidays, sickness, statutory payments and deductions
Processing starters, leavers and amendments to employee records
Completing payroll checks, reconciliations and variance reviews prior to payroll sign-off
Submitting RTI returns to HMRC accurately and on time
Managing pension uploads, auto-enrolment and related payroll deductions
Responding to employee and management payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
Preparing payroll journals and supporting month-end reporting processes
Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, GDPR and internal company procedures
Supporting continuous improvement within payroll processes and controls
Your Skills & Experience
Minimum of 2 years payroll experience in a payroll environment
Proven experience processing end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll
Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll
Good understanding of HMRC legislation, PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments
Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage confidential information professionally
For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your finance career, get in touch with Ollie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence.
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- Excellent opportunity within a well-established and recognised organisation in Belfast
- Supportive finance team with strong internal collaboration
- Free on-site parking
- 31 days annual leave rising to 34 days (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Attractive benefits package including pension, life assurance and health cash plan
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Officer to join the finance team within an established organisation, supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll across a large multi-site workforce in a fast-paced environment.
About the Company
A leading and well-established organisation based in Belfast, with a strong reputation for employee retention, stability and professional standards. The business offers a collaborative team-based culture, supportive management structure and excellent long-term career prospects.
About the Job
Reporting to the Finance Manager and working as part of a busy finance team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for processing end-to-end weekly and monthly UK payroll for approximately 500600 employees using Sage Payroll. This role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and the ability to work to strict payroll deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Processing end-to-end weekly and monthly UK payroll for 500600 employees using Sage Payroll Managing payroll inputs including overtime, bonuses, holidays, sickness, statutory payments and deductions Processing starters, leavers and amendments to employee records Completing payroll checks, reconciliations and variance reviews prior to payroll sign-off Submitting RTI returns to HMRC accurately and on time Managing pension uploads, auto-enrolment and related payroll deductions Responding to employee and management payroll queries in a timely and professional manner Preparing payroll journals and supporting month-end reporting processes Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, GDPR and internal company procedures Supporting continuous improvement within payroll processes and controls
Your Skills & Experience
Minimum of 2 years payroll experience in a payroll environment Proven experience processing end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll Good understanding of HMRC legislation, PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments Strong IT skills, particularly Excel Excellent organisational and communication skills Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage confidential information professionally
For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your finance career, get in touch with Ollie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence.
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