Payroll Administrator

Lynda Jacobs Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced Part-time Payroll Administrator for a permanent role. You'll manage payroll processing using Sage, conduct year-end payroll activities, and handle various administrative tasks, including pension management and personnel file maintenance. The position offers flexible working hours, on-site parking, and a company pension scheme, focusing on a detail-oriented candidate with relevant experience. Competitive salary at £13.10 per hour.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll systems and legislation imperative.
• Detail-oriented individual with the capability to manage various payroll-related tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly/monthly payrolls using Sage.
• Complete payroll year-end tasks and HMRC submissions.
• Administer pensions and maintain time management systems.
• Produce payroll reports and manage personnel files.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Experience of Sage Payroll

Knowledge of processing statutory payments

Experience of IT systems including Word and Excel

Job description

Experienced Part-time Payroll Administrator required on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Company Accountant, you will be responsible for the processing of weekly/monthly payrolls and other general administration. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and experienced individual.

Responsibilities

• Full end to end payroll to include collating weekly and monthly timesheets, process payroll using Sage.
• Payroll year end completion, Completion of wage and salary journals for accounts, Calculate and submit monthly HMRC liability, Administration of yearly pay reviews.
• Auto enrolment pension administration and payment through pension providers online dashboard.
• Maintaining the Time Management System for payroll processing, holidays and absences.
• Calculation of monthly commission and expenses.
• Creation and maintenance of personnel files and personnel administration.
• Administration of yearly pay reviews.
• Administration of recruitment and FEC submissions to the Equality Commission, Administration and payment of union and gift aid dues and savings scheme, Administration and payment of deduction orders.
• General administration - wide ranging.
• Producing payroll reports, payslips, BACS payments and full payment submission to HMRC.
• Processing of starters and leavers.
• Coding notices & P45's.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience of Sage Payroll.
• Knowledge and experience of processing statutory payments such as SSP, SPP, SMP.
• Experience of IT systems to include Word and Excel.

Further Information

20 or 24 hours a week; this can be either 5 mornings or 3 full days and is open to discussion at interview.

On-site parking. Company pension scheme.

Vacancy ID 1758496 Job ref. 1815 Job Sector Accountancy and Finance, Secretarial and Administration Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary £13.10 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 20 Published date 06/02/2026 Closing date 13/03/2026 Worktime See below information

Closing date: 13 Feb 2026