Payroll Manager (Hybrid)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist in Belfast. The role involves overseeing payroll operations on a global scale, requiring strong UK payroll experience, knowledge of PAYE, and proficiency with Sage. This position offers a collaborative team culture, flexi-time, and numerous benefits. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals looking to excel in the payroll field.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Collaborative team culture

33 days annual leave

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience in UK payroll processing, handling all aspects.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with ROI payroll is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly and bi-weekly payrolls within deadlines.
• Manage overtime and bonus payments, including calculations.
• Maintain and update the Time & Attendance system.
• Submit accurate HMRC returns and track legislative changes.

Skills

Proven experience processing UK payroll

Strong knowledge of PAYE

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Finance or accounting-related qualification

Tools

Sage (or similar payroll software)

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a growing and leading business in Belfast City Centre who are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist. This is a newly established role, reporting directly to the Head of HR, with responsibility for overseeing payroll on a global scale. It's an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented payroll professional to take ownership of payroll operations while contributing to wider business projects.

What You'll Get

• Flexi-time
• Collaborative team culture
• 33 days annual leave
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Involvement in projects that contribute to continuous improvement

What You'll Do

In this varied and hands-on role, you'll play a key part in ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time across multiple regions. Responsibilities will include:

• Processing both monthly and bi-weekly payrolls within strict deadlines
• Managing overtime and bonus payments, including calculations and approvals
• Handling starters, leavers, pensions, student loans, and auto-enrolment updates
• Maintaining and updating the Time & Attendance system
• Preparing BACS files for payment release and reconciling credit card and expense transactions
• Posting wages journals and reconciling payroll-related control accounts
• Submitting accurate HMRC returns and keeping up to date with global legislative requirements
• Producing payroll and headcount reports for internal stakeholders
• Supporting audit and budgeting processes
• Driving improvements in payroll systems and procedures

About You

This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll experience, now looking to step up into a global environment and work closely with senior leadership. We're looking for:

• Proven experience processing UK payroll
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NIC, HMRC returns, and pensions
• Proficiency in payroll software (Sage or similar) and advanced Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset
• Finance or accounting-related qualification
• ROI payroll experience highly desirable

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 Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence. LinkedIn Chanel Gillen