Payroll Administrator

A well-established accountancy practice in Belfast is looking to appoint a Payroll Administrator to support its busy payroll bureau. This is a strong opportunity for someone with early payroll experience to join a collaborative team, gain exposure to a varied client base, and broaden their skill set across payroll, bookkeeping, and accounts.

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of payroll services while working closely with experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 36.5-hour working week

• 22 days annual leave plus 11 statutory holidays

• Employer pension contributions

• Early finish at 2pm every Friday

  
  

About You

• 12 years experience in a practice or payroll bureau environment

• Experience with HSC payroll is desirable

• Working knowledge of payroll software

• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Willingness to support wider team activities and develop new skills

  
  

About Your New Role

Always

• Process payroll for a portfolio of clients, ensuring all deadlines are met

• Prepare and submit employer reports accurately and on time

• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and quality in all work

  
  

Often

• Support the Payroll Manager in the day-to-day running of the payroll bureau

• Liaise with internal teams and external client contacts

• Assist with additional client reporting requirements

  
  

Occasionally

• Support other departments across the firm as required

• Assist with ad hoc assignments from Managers and Partners

• Gain exposure to bookkeeping and accounts work

  
  

Never

• Be limited to one area without the opportunity to develop broader experience

• Give a lion a perm.

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