Payroll Specialist (Part Time and Remote)

MCS Group; Belfast City District; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Extensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MCS Group are partnering with a growing, multi-site organisation in Belfast to appoint a Payroll Specialist. This part-time, remote role offers flexibility with 2–3 days per week and a pro rata salary of £30-40k.

You will assist with monthly payroll, maintain records, respond to queries, and ensure accuracy while keeping up to date with payroll legislation. Strong numeracy and end-to-end payroll knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with a complex payroll including hourly pay.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong numerical and literacy skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly payroll.
• Ensure payroll information is accurate.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records.
• Respond to payroll queries.
• Assist with year end payroll processes.
• Keep up to date with changes to payroll legislation.
• Provide payroll information to starters during inductions.

Skills

Complex payroll experience

End-to-end payroll

Numerical literacy

Deadline management

Job description

Payroll Specialist - Part Time - Remote

MCS Group are partnering with a growing, multi-site organisation as they look to appoint a Payroll Specialist to their expanding finance function in Belfast.

This role will either be 2 or 3 days per week.

The Company:

Our client is a well-established organisation operating across a number of locations, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services. The business continues to experience sustained growth, driven by a focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer-centric delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving business in a key leadership role within the finance team, working closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making and ongoing business growth.

The Rewards:

As the successful Payroll Specialist, you will receive:

• £30-40k base salary (depending on experience & pro rata) + extensive benefits;
• Remote working
• Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation;

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Payroll Senior the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly payroll
• Ensure payroll information is accurate
• Maintain and update employee payroll records
• Respond to payroll queries
• Assist with year end payroll processesKeep up to date with changes to payroll legislation
• Provide payroll information to starters during inductions
• Other duties as outlined in the full job description

The Person:

The successful Payroll Specialist will meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience working with a complex payroll including calculating hourly pay
• Good understanding of end to end payroll processes
• Strong numerical and literacy skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage priorities