Accounts and Payroll Officer (Belfast, Hybrid, 12 month FTC)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in Belfast is seeking an Accounts and Payroll Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanence. Responsibilities include managing payroll for UK and ROI teams, overseeing accounts reconciliations, and supporting internal reporting. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of finance experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel and payroll software.

Benefits

Competitive salary over £30,000

32 days leave

State of the art offices

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in finance roles.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing for UK and ROI.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and support internal reporting.
• Oversee sales ledger and support purchase ledger activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

End-to-end payroll experience

Education

Working towards IATI or CIPP

Tools

Sage or similar payroll/accounting software

Job description

Accounts and Payroll Officer - 12 Month FTC (with potential to go permanent)

An exciting opportunity to join a leading business in a hands-on Accounts and Payroll Officer role during an exciting phase of growth. This is an initial 12-month fixed-term contract with strong potential to become permanent. You'll work as part of a close-knit finance team supporting payroll, accounts, and reporting functions across UK, ROI, and global operations. Excellent training, career development, and progression opportunities are available.

What You'll Get

• Excellent Salary £30,000+
• Belfast City Centre (hybrid)
• State of the art offices
• 32 days leave
• Immediate start available
• Interviewing now

What You'll Do

• Manage monthly payroll processing for UK and ROI teams, including pensions and HMRC/Revenue submissions
• Carry out bank reconciliations, margin and stock analysis, and support internal reporting
• Oversee sales ledger: allocate payments, reconcile accounts, and assist with credit control
• Support purchase ledger: process invoices, handle payments, and reconcile supplier statements
• Maintain fixed asset register and perform monthly reconciliations
• Assist with financial audits, reporting packs, and provide administrative support across the team

About You

• 3+ years' experience in finance roles
• End-to-end payroll experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with Sage (UK/ROI) or similar payroll/accounting software
• Working towards IATI or CIPP

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. LinkedIn Chanel Gillen