Payroll Administrator

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment; Trim; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment is seeking an Associate - Payroll & Bookkeeping in Trim, Co. Meath (future move to Navan).

This on-site role focuses on delivering accurate payroll services across a portfolio of clients while supporting bookkeeping and accounts tasks. The ideal candidate is IPASS qualified with around three years of payroll experience, preferably in an accountancy practice, and has experience handling payroll for multiple clients.

Qualifications

• IPASS qualified with around three years payroll experience, preferably in an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing payroll for multiple clients.
• Previous bookkeeping or accounts administration experience is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of BrightPay and ROS is desirable.
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, pensions and Revenue requirements.
• Excellent organisational and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for a portfolio of clients on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly and annual basis.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure all statutory deadlines are met.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll and pension returns as required.
• Complete Revenue submissions through ROS and arrange online salary payments where required.
• Provide on-site payroll services to clients when necessary.
• Handle client queries and provide professional support on payroll matters.
• Assist with bookkeeping and accounts assignments, including maintaining financial records and supporting reconciliations.
• Liaise with clients, bookkeepers, trainees and colleagues to gather and validate financial information.
• Manage multiple client assignments and competing deadlines.
• Maintain workflow updates using practice management software.

Skills

IPASS qualified

Payroll experience

Client-facing

Organisational skills

Revenue requirements

Communication

Tools

BrightPay

ROS

Job description

Location: Trim, Co. Meath (future move to Navan)

Office based

An established accountancy practice is seeking an Associate - Payroll & Bookkeeping to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with bookkeeping knowledge to manage a portfolio of client assignments across various business sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services while providing support to the bookkeeping and accounts functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll for a portfolio of clients on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly and annual basis.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure all statutory requirements and deadlines are met.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll and pension returns as required.
• Complete Revenue submissions through ROS and arrange online salary payments where required.
• Provide on-site payroll services to clients when necessary.
• Handle client queries and provide professional support on payroll matters.
• Assist with bookkeeping and accounts assignments, including maintaining financial records and supporting reconciliations.
• Liaise with clients, bookkeepers, trainees and colleagues to gather and validate financial information.
• Manage multiple client assignments and competing deadlines.
• Maintain workflow updates using practice management software.

The Ideal Candidate

• IPASS qualified, ideally with approximately three years' payroll experience, preferably within an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing payroll for multiple clients.
• Previous bookkeeping or accounts administration experience would be a strong advantage.
• Working knowledge of BrightPay and ROS desirable.
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, pensions and Revenue requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.