Payroll & Accounts Executive

HireIQ; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Belfast is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Executive to manage payroll and support month-end processes. The role requires experience in payroll processing and accounting, with strong skills in software and Excel. The company offers a hybrid working model and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

6% Employer pension contribution

Hybrid working model – 4 days in office, 1 day from home

Excellent career progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative finance team

Free on-site parking and generous staff perks

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role or 5 years finance experience.
• Proven experience in payroll processing and accounts preparation.
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations and management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and meet statutory deadlines.
• Prepare monthly management accounts up to trial balance.
• Complete reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Management Accounts

Accounts

Education

Accounting Technician qualification (ATI/AAT)

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Overview

About the Company

A leading organisation in Belfast with a strong presence across entertainment, sport, and community engagement, is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Executive to join its finance team. With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to financial excellence, the organisation offers a professional and supportive environment where staff can thrive.

About the Job

This role is central to the finance function, responsible for ensuring accurate payroll delivery and supporting month-end accounts processes. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will manage key financial tasks while maintaining high standards of compliance and efficiency.

Duties

• Processing payroll accurately and in line with statutory deadlines


• Preparing monthly management accounts up to trial balance, including variance analysis


• Completing reconciliations of balance sheet accounts


• Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting requirements


• Managing purchase and sales ledger activities as required


• Supporting the Finance Manager with financial reporting and process improvements


• Liaising with staff, suppliers, and stakeholders to resolve queries

Your Skills & Experience

• Accounting Technician qualification (ATI/AAT) plus at least 2 years’ experience, or 5 years’ finance experience in a similar role


• Proven experience in payroll processing and accounts preparation


• Strong knowledge of reconciliations and management accounts


• Proficient in accounting software and advanced Excel skills


• Excellent organisational ability with strong attention to detail


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-focused approach

For further information on this opportunity, or if you are considering the next step in your career, get in touch with Oliver Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence.

Key Skills

• Payroll Processing


• Management Accounts


• Accounts

Benefits

• 6% Employer pension contribution


• Hybrid working model – 4 days in office, 1 day from home


• Excellent career progression opportunities


• Supportive and collaborative finance team


• Free on-site parking and generous staff perks