Interim Payroll Manager

VanRath; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employer in Bangor is seeking a Payroll Manager to manage the end-to-end payroll process. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, and proficiency in systems like Sage 50. This role is on an initial temporary contract for 6 months and offers a hybrid work model along with benefits including free parking and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Immediate start on offer

Free parking

Comfortable working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Payroll Manager or senior payroll professional, ideally within shift-based sectors.
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in payroll systems such as Sage 50.

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.
• Calculate and process statutory payments in accordance with legislation.
• Ensure payroll is fully compliant with HMRC requirements and employment law.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and reporting accuracy.

Skills

UK payroll legislation knowledge

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., Sage 50)

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.