Payroll Administrator

Accountancy Solutions; Connacht; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountancy Solutions is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a hybrid role based in Galway. The successful candidate will support accurate processing of weekly and monthly payrolls, manage timesheets, ROS submissions, and payroll records while ensuring compliance with Irish regulations.

The role requires at least 2 years of end-to-end payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines with confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience processing end-to-end high-volume payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Good Excel skills.
• Experience working with in-house payroll systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to payroll queries.
• Proactive, flexible and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly & monthly payrolls.
• Downloading/importing weekly timesheets from Time & Attendance system.
• Processing payrolls through ROS and Revenue submissions.
• Maintaining payroll records and deductions.
• Carrying out manual calculations and data entry.
• Issuing payslips and payroll reports.
• Supporting HR and Finance with payroll analysis.
• Taking part in payroll projects and process improvements.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Irish payroll regulations

Excel skills

Tools

In-house payroll system

Job description

Payroll Administrator (Hybrid)

Our client a Semi State body based in Galway are currently looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will support the accurate and timely processing of payroll across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing weekly & Monthly payrolls.
• Downloading and importing weekly timesheets from the Time & Attendance system.
• Downloading and processing RPNs through ROS.
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records, including permanent payments and deductions.
• Completing manual calculations, adjustments and payroll data entry where required.
• Carrying out validation checks to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Issuing payslips to employees.
• Uploading payroll submissions and ERRs to Revenue via ROS.
• Creating and uploading bank payment files.
• Preparing payroll reports, reconciliations and P30 returns.
• Administering and reconciling third-party deductions and payments, including pension etc.
• Completing payroll-related documentation, including Department of Social Protection forms, mortgage applications and employment confirmations.
• Responding professionally to employee and stakeholder queries through the central Payroll mailbox.
• Supporting HR and Finance with payroll analysis and ad-hoc reporting.
• Supporting Time & Attendance administration where required.
• Taking part in payroll, finance and cross-functional projects.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, processes and turnaround times.

Candidate requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience processing end-to-end high-volume payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Good excel skills.
• Experience working with in-house payroll systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to payroll queries.
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative working style.