Payroll & Accounts Admin

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a full-time role in Kilkenny. This 12-month contract position involves managing fortnightly payroll cycles and ensuring compliance with Irish payroll legislation. The ideal candidate has prior payroll experience and strong organisational skills. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience, ideally in a medium-to-large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory reporting.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll in line with company and statutory deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations, PRSI, USC, and other statutory deductions.
• Handle payroll queries from employees in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Payroll experience

Knowledge of Irish payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Full-Time Payroll & Accounts Admin (12-Month Contract)

Location: Kilkenny

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist and Accounts Admin to join our clients team on a full-time basis. This is a 12-month onsite contract position within a busy and dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will work as part of the finance team, managing a fortnightly payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all payroll activities. This role is ideal for a self-starter who can work independently, with strong knowledge of payroll processes, taxation, and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll in line with company and statutory deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations, PRSI, USC, and other statutory deductions.
• Manage annual leave accruals and other employee entitlements.
• Handle payroll queries from employees in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support audit requirements.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Requirements

• Previous payroll experience, ideally in a medium-to-large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory reporting.
• Experience managing annual leave accruals and other employee entitlements.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office applications.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Jessica Kennedy.