Accounts Assistant / Payroll Administrator

Collins McNicholas Group; Sligo; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group is seeking an Accounts Assistant & Payroll Administrator to support high-volume payroll processing from a Sligo location on a long-term 12-month contract. The role requires experience in multinational environments, attention to detail, and strong Excel and accounting skills.

You will assist with accounts administration, month-end activities, and respond to payroll queries. Applicants should have an Accounting Technician or finance qualification, IPASS or equivalent

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in payroll, finance, or related role.
• Strong Excel and systems skills.
• Good knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and Revenue reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly and monthly payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and Revenue requirements.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and payroll-related reporting.
• Respond to employee and management queries.
• Assist with accounts administration including raising PO’s/ACR’s and general finance activities.
• Support month-end processes and reporting requirements.
• Document and update policies and procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managing Employee Set up for Expenses.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts administration

Excel

Discretion

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting Technician qualification

Finance-related qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accounts Assistant & Payroll Administrator required for a long term contract in Sligo. Must have experience in a high volume environment, coming from a multinational environment. 12 month contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Support weekly and monthly payroll processing
• Ensure compliance with payroll and Revenue requirements
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and payroll-related reporting
• Respond to employee and management queries
• Assist with accounts administration including raising PO’s/ACR’s and general finance activities
• Support month-end processes and reporting requirements
• Document and update policies and procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing Employee Set up for Expenses

Requirements

• Accounting Technician qualification or finance-related qualification.

• IPASS qualification or equivalent payroll qualification.

• 3+ years' experience in payroll, finance, or a related role
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and Revenue reporting
• Strong Excel and systems skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

SAP experience.

• Expatriate payroll experience or knowledge
• Experience documenting procedures and supporting knowledge transfer activities.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Noeleen Stewart.

Noeleen Stewart

[e-mail]

091-706712