Senior Payroll Specialist - Hybrid (UK)

McKinstry Group; Nutts Corner; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Learning and technical updates

29 days annual leave

Monthly company wellbeing events

Gym membership discount

EAP support

Death in service

Onsite parking

Job summary

The McKinstry Group in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join our finance team. This permanent role is based at our head office in Nutts Corner and requires a minimum of two days per week in the office.

You will manage monthly and weekly payrolls, ensure HMRC compliance, process pensions and auto-enrolment, and provide payroll analysis for management while meeting strict deadlines. Strong IT skills and experience with Sage 50 are advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a computerised payroll environment.
• Extensive knowledge of UK statutory regulations and returns.
• Experience with payroll systems (Sage 50 is advantageous).
• Strong IT skills including Excel and Word.
• Attention to detail, numeracy and problem solving.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication with multiple departments.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly and weekly payrolls with accuracy.
• Handle start/leaver procedures, SSP, SMP, SPP and auto enrolment.
• Manage payroll and time attendance queries within deadlines.
• Create and process weekly/monthly BACS files.
• Submit payroll files, pension deductions and statutory returns timely.
• Ensure year end reports including P11Ds are accurate.
• Stay up to date with HMRC guidance and compliance.
• Act as the payroll contact for HR and managers.
• Maintain payroll records and reconciliations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll systems.

Skills

Payroll experience

UK statutory knowledge

Sage 50 experience

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Workflow Infinity

Tools

Sage 50

BACS processing

Job description

The McKinstry Group in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join our finance team. This permanent role is based at our head office in Nutts Corner and requires a minimum of two days per week in the office.

You will manage monthly and weekly payrolls, ensure HMRC compliance, process pensions and auto-enrolment, and provide payroll analysis for management while meeting strict deadlines. Strong IT skills and experience with Sage 50 are advantageous.