Payroll Administrator (Practice) - Belfast (BT4) - PCFSPAY0625

McKinty Associates; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Accountancy Practice in Belfast is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage client payrolls. The role involves handling payroll processing, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, and providing excellent client support. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in payroll within an accountancy setting and be skilled in using payroll software. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of various clients' payroll functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice/payroll bureau is essential.
• Experience of payroll processing in a computerised environment.
• Good working knowledge of practical payroll matters and current legislation.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients for payrolls and enter new employee data.
• Process payrolls to deadline and manage statutory payroll documents.
• Set up client’s salary payments and manage pension contributions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

IT skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Payroll or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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Client:

McKinty Associates

Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Payroll Administrator (Practice)

Belfast (BT4)

McKinty Associates are pleased to be working on behalf of an established Accountancy Practice with an immediate need for an experienced Payroll professional to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have experience of running weekly and monthly payrolls for a range of clients ensuring that processes and systems are completed for all aspects our of client’s payroll services function within the required timescales.

Role overview:

• Liaise with clients for payrolls.
• Update spreadsheet of payrolls to be processed, update individual client’s spreadsheet with all new payroll information.
• Enter any new employees onto spreadsheet relevant to client / sage payroll.
• Check HMRC for any student loans or tax code changes.
• Process Payrolls to deadline required by client.
• Calculate employee’s salaries as per instruction from clients e.g., sick pay holidays, SMP etc.
• Create new PAYE schemes as and when required, and if needed set up new payroll.
• Calls to HMRC for any PAYE queries on behalf of clients.
• Send Copy payslips, P45’s P60’s as and when requested.
• Process year ends.
• Email/upload P60’s at year ends.
• Set up client’s salary payments in client banks.
• Pension contributions from employees and employers uploaded to the client’s respective pension scheme.
• Complete pension regulator declaration of compliance for clients when due prior to re-enrolment date.
• Ad hoc duties as and when required.

Essential eligibility criteria:

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice/payroll bureau is essential.
• Previous experience of payroll processing in a computerised payroll environment.
• Hold a recognised qualification in either Payroll or Accounting.
• Good working knowledge of practical payroll matters and current legislation.
• Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good problem-solving and planning skills.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team.