Payroll Specialist

MCS Group; Ballymoney; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and advisory firm in Ballymoney is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist. The role involves overseeing payroll for clients, processing various payroll types, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. The ideal candidate has previous payroll experience, strong communication, and IT skills. This position offers a salary of £30-35k, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Annual pay review

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in processing starters, leavers, mid cycle adjustments, SMP & SSP
• Ability to resolve payroll queries and produce client-specific reports
• Familiarity with P11Ds & P60s processing

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of payroll clients
• Process end to end weekly, bi-weekly & monthly payrolls
• Perform other outlined duties as per full job description

Skills

Previous end to end payroll experience

Strong communication skills

Strong IT skills

Job description

Payroll Specialist - Coleraine

MCS Group are delighted to be working with a leading accountancy and advisory firm to recruit a Payroll Specialist for their Coleraine office.

The Company:

Our client is a well-established and growing professional services firm with multiple offices across Northern Ireland and a strong network of UK and international connections. The firm provides a comprehensive range of services including accounts, audit, tax, payroll, and strategic business advice.

This is an excellent opportunity a Payroll Specialist to join a forward-thinking and supportive organisation that values professional development, teamwork, and innovation.

The Rewards:

As the successful Payroll Specialist, you will receive the following:

• £30-35k base salary (D.O.E.)
• Hybrid (3 days office)/flexible working options
• Annual pay review
• Be part of a forward-thinking, growing organisation in a dynamic industry

The Role:

As the successful Payroll Specialist, you will report to one of the Partners and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Overseeing a portfolio of payroll clients
• Processing end to end weekly, bi-weekly & monthly payrolls
• Processing starters, leavers, mid cycle adjustments, SMP & SSP
• Resolving payroll queries and producing client‑specific reports
• Processing P11Ds & P60s
• Other duties as outlined in the full job description

The Person:

The successful Payroll Specialist will meet the following criteria:

• Previous end to end payroll experience
• Open to practice, bureau or industry background
• Strong communication skills
• Strong IT skills

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi Meehan, Associate Recruitment Consultant MCS Group 028 9568 5491

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