Payroll & Accounts Admin

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Kilkenny seeks a Payroll & Accounts Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension. The role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation, and providing essential finance administration support. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, organised, and experienced in payroll. For more information, please contact a recruitment specialist.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration within a medium-to-large organisation.
• Strong understanding of Irish payroll legislation and reporting requirements.
• Experience with payroll software and competent in Microsoft Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process fortnightly payroll.
• Ensure compliance with Irish payroll legislation.
• Maintain accurate payroll records.
• Respond to employee payroll queries professionally.
• Support the Finance team with accounts administration tasks.

Skills

End-to-end payroll administration

Understanding of Irish payroll legislation

Experience with payroll software

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title:

Payroll & Accounts Administrator (12-Month FTC, Potential to Extend)

Location:

Kilkenny | Onsite Role

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading global manufacturing organisation based in Kilkenny to hire a Payroll & Accounts Administrator on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential for extension.

This is a key role in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, supporting accurate, compliant payroll processing and providing essential finance administration support. As a Payroll & Finance Administrator, you will work closely with both HR and Finance teams, ensuring smooth payroll operations and contributing to broader finance functions.

This Payroll & Finance Administrator role is ideal for someone who is detail-driven, organised and experienced in Irish payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process fortnightly payroll in line with statutory and company deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with all Irish payroll legislation, including PAYE, PRSI, USC, and statutory deductions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support internal and external audits.
• Manage annual leave accruals, employee entitlements, and related payroll adjustments.
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure employee data and changes are accurately reflected in payroll.
• Support the Finance team with accounts administration tasks, documentation, and reporting as required.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within payroll and finance processes.

Requirements

• Previous experience in end-to-end payroll administration, ideally within a medium-to-large organisation.
• Strong understanding of Irish payroll legislation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience with payroll software and competent in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, particularly when dealing with employee queries.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role of Payroll & Finance Administrator in Kilkenny, please contact Jessica Kennedy.

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021 2427110