Payroll Specialist

Artemis Human Capital; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Artemis Human Capital is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join an esteemed accountancy practice in Belfast. In this role, you will manage client payrolls, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and handle year-end processes. The ideal candidate should have a strong payroll background, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. This position also offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package including 32 days of annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Health cash back plan

32 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience working in a payroll focused role within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau background.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Sage 50 Payroll is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients for payrolls.
• Processing payrolls by required client deadlines.
• Calculating salaries considering sick pay, holiday, SMP, etc.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Strong experience in payroll

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

Artemis Human Capital is proud to be working closely with an established & well-regarded accountancy practice as they seek to appoint an experienced payroll specialist to their dynamic team.

The Job

Reporting to the payroll manager, you will be involved across the following areas:

• Liaising with clients for payrolls.
• Staying up to date with HMRC for any student loan or tax code changes.
• Processing payrolls by required client deadlines.
• Calculating salaries by taking into account sick pay, holiday, SMP etc.
• Assisting with year end processes.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for the position, you will possess the following criteria:

• Strong experience working in a payroll focused role within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau background (essential).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication & organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with Sage 50 Payroll would be highly desirable.

The Benefits

Our client has put together an impressive remuneration & benefits package for the successful individual, including:

• A market leading starting salary of up to £35,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working – 2 days working from home per week.
• 32 days annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the ability for an early Friday finish.
• Health cash back plan.
• Genuine work life balance.
• Good scope for future career progression & development.

To apply for this Payroll Specialist job please click on the link below or contact Beth Gault to discuss in the strictest confidence.

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