Interim Payroll Manager

VANRATH; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employer in Bangor is looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee the monthly payroll process for all employees. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements, and will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a payroll role. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model, making it a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in payroll management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Immediate start

Free parking

Comfortable working environment

Hybrid work from home/office model

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Payroll Manager or senior payroll professional, ideally within shift-based sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process for all employees.
• Ensure correct processing of hours, shift patterns, and overtime.
• Maintain accurate employee data within the payroll system.
• Calculate statutory payments in accordance with legislation.
• Oversee pension administration and ensure contributions are accurate.
• Ensure payroll compliance with HMRC and employment law.
• Prepare and submit all statutory returns.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

HMRC processes

Sage 50

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Job description

A leading employer based in Bangor are recruiting a Payroll Manager to join their team on an initial temporary contract for 6 months. If this sounds like it might be of interest to you, please apply for more information.

Salary / Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience


• Immediate start on offer


• Free parking


• Comfortable working environment


• Hybrid work from home/office model ongoing

Client

A leading organisation is currently recruiting a Payroll Manager to join their team based in the Bangor area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an employer with an excellent reputation in the local market and who provide an essential service to the local community.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process for all employees across the business.


• Ensure correct processing of variable hours, shift patterns, and overtime.


• Maintain accurate employee data within the payroll system including starters, leavers, role changes, contracted hours, and absence records.


• Calculate and process statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, and holiday pay in accordance with legislation.


• Oversee pension administration, auto-enrolment duties, and ensure contributions are calculated correctly.


• Ensure payroll is fully compliant with HMRC requirements, employment law, and sector-specific regulations.


• Prepare and submit all statutory returns, including FPS/EPS submissions.


• Maintain payroll systems and ensure data integrity and accuracy.


• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, efficiencies, and reporting accuracy.

The Ideal Person

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Payroll Manager or senior payroll professional, ideally within shift-based sectors.


• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes, including payroll calculations, process, tax regulations and compliance requirements.


• Strong technical skills with proficiency in payroll systems such as Sage 50.


• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

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 Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence.