Multi-Entity Payroll Specialist (UK & Ireland)

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Associates Ltd. in Dublin is seeking an experienced payroll professional to manage end-to-end payroll for weekly and monthly runs across multiple entities. You will handle euro and sterling payments, ensure PAYE compliance, and respond to employee queries with clear solutions.

The role requires 2–3 years in payroll, solid Excel skills, and familiarity with Sage or BrightPay. Collaboration with HR and Finance is essential to maintain records and support audits.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in payroll administration or payroll specialist role.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for both weekly and monthly pay runs.
• Process payments in euro and sterling for multiple entities.
• Utilise payroll software to calculate, validate, and finalise employee pay.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, taxation, and statutory requirements in Ireland and the UK.
• Respond to payroll queries with clear, timely solutions.
• Maintain payroll records, audit trails, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare payroll journals and allocate costs to entities, departments, and cost centres.
• Produce regular payroll reports and perform reconciliations.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll audits, controls, and management reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procedures and improve processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-entity payroll

Sage

BrightPay

PAYE knowledge

Excel

UK & Ireland payroll

Audit & controls

Payroll to GL

Communication

Tools

Sage

BrightPay

Job description

Oliver James Associates Ltd. in Dublin is seeking an experienced payroll professional to manage end-to-end payroll for weekly and monthly runs across multiple entities. You will handle euro and sterling payments, ensure PAYE compliance, and respond to employee queries with clear solutions.

The role requires 2–3 years in payroll, solid Excel skills, and familiarity with Sage or BrightPay. Collaboration with HR and Finance is essential to maintain records and support audits.