Payroll Administrator

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Belfast is seeking a payroll administrator for their payroll bureau. The role involves processing payrolls from start to finish, coordinating with clients, and requires strong numeracy skills and prior payroll experience. This position offers a supportive work environment and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Annual personal development plan (PDP)

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing from start to finish.
• Understanding of HMRC legislation and pension regulations.
• Familiarity with payroll software, especially Sage 50.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls including new hires, leavers, and variable components.
• Coordinate with clients to maintain accurate employee data.
• Manage payroll queries and prepare month-end reports.

Skills

Numeracy Skills

Client Relationship Management

Multi-Tasking

Education

Previous Payroll Experience

Tools

Sage 50

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A well established accountancy practice based in Belfast city centre has a vacancy for a payroll administrator to work within their payroll bureau. This role will be suited to a candidate with previous payroll experience. This is a client-facing role which requires a high level of customer service and relationship building. Having previous experience of working within a payroll bureau would be advantageous, either in a practice or a specialist payroll company.

Your new role
Process payrolls from start to finish, including capturing new employees, leavers, terminations, statutory absence, and variable components (such as overtime and bonuses).
Ensure timely and accurate Real-Time Information (RTI) filing and pension uploads.
Handle payroll queries and concerns promptly.

Client Interaction:
Coordinate with clients to maintain employee data accurately.
Review and authorize changes to employee records.
Generate reports for payments (, BACS, PAYE returns).

Document Management:
Maintain a robust document control system with a full audit trail.
Prepare month-end journals and reports for posting and audit purposes.

What you'll need to succeed

Skills and Qualifications:
Payroll Experience: Preferably within an accountancy practice or industry setting.
Numeracy Skills: Strong proficiency in handling numerical data.
Software Proficiency: Familiarity with payroll software (experience with Sage 50 is advantageous).
Knowledge of HMRC Legislation: Understanding of tax regulations and Pension Auto Enrolment.
Multi-Tasking: Ability to manage multiple clients and prioritise workload effectively.

What you'll get in return

A supportive work culture which encourages growth through your annual PDP.
Hybrid working.