Payroll Officer

MCS Group; Ballymoney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Coleraine-based role

Job summary

MCS Group are seeking a Payroll Officer to join a busy finance team in Coleraine. The role offers flexi-time and an opportunity to own key payroll and pensions processes within a large, multi-disciplinary organisation.

The successful candidate will handle weekly and monthly payrolls, ensure accuracy and compliance, and respond to payroll queries. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £33,000 per annum, with scope to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (A-C) including English and a numerical subject.
• Experience in a payroll environment in a large organisation.
• Experience with cash handling and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring payments are accurate, timely and compliant with legislation.
• Process and validate salaries, wages, deductions and pension contributions, including BACS payments.
• Manage payroll and pensions administration including PAYE, National Insurance, NILGOSC and automatic enrolment.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records with confidentiality and Data Protection compliance.
• Prepare payroll, pensions, management information and regulatory reports as required.
• Respond to payroll queries from managers and employees with guidance on pay, taxes and deductions.
• Support deployment and improvement of payroll systems and procedures.

Skills

Payroll experience

Cash handling

Accounts software

Data reporting

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Ready for a temporary payroll role where your experience will make an immediate impact? Join a busy Finance team in Coleraine, with flexi-time and the opportunity to take ownership of key payroll and pensions processes within a large, multi-disciplinary organisation.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation in their search for a Payroll Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who is confident working with complex payroll processes, pensions, statutory requirements and financial data.

The Role:

• Support the delivery of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring payments are accurate, timely and compliant with relevant legislation and procedures.
• Process and validate salaries, wages, expenses, deductions and pension contributions, including BACS payments.
• Manage payroll and pensions administration including PAYE, National Insurance, NILGOSC, automatic enrolment and statutory payments.
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with Data Protection legislation.
• Prepare payroll, pensions, management information and regulatory reports, returns and ad hoc financial information as required.
• Respond to payroll queries from managers and employees, providing advice on pay, tax, National Insurance, pensions and deductions.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of payroll systems and procedures, identifying anomalies and resolving payroll-related issues.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and a numerical subject, at Grades A-C.
• Experience within a payroll environment in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation, including experience of providing a timely and accurate payroll and pensions service.
• Experience of cash handling, using accounts/payroll software, collating data and preparing reports.

OR

Candidates who do not hold the above educational qualification may be considered where they can demonstrate relevant experience, including the areas outlined above.

What's in it for you?

• Coleraine-based role
• Flexi-time available
• Salary: £30,000-£33,000 per annum
• Opportunity to gain further experience across complex payroll and pensions functions

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 028 9693 5508 or by email at [e-mail].

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs at www.mcsgroup.jobs.