Payroll and Accounts Administrator

Morgan McKinley; Killarney; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Killarney seeks a Payroll & Accounts Administrator to manage weekly payroll across group companies and support the broader accounts function.

The role requires hands-on payroll experience in Ireland, ROS familiarity, and competence with payroll software and MS Office. You will join a growing finance team in a multi-entity group based in Killarney.

Qualifications

• Proven, hands-on experience in Irish payroll processing alongside general accounts administration.
• In-depth knowledge of current Irish payroll legislation and ROS.
• Proficiency in standard payroll software, modern accounting packages, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Irish regulations.
• Maintain employee records, timesheets, and leave tracking.
• Prepare and submit ROS payroll returns.
• Resolve staff payroll queries confidentially.
• Support Accounts Payable with high-volume invoice processing and payments.
• Perform reconciliations across bank accounts, payroll reports and general ledger postings.
• Assist finance with month-end close, year-end reporting and audit prep.
• Ensure accurate physical and digital filing for reporting and compliance.

Skills

Irish payroll

Accounts administration

Payroll software

MS Office

ROS

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting packages

MS Office

Job description

A growing multi-entity group based in Killarney is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Accounts Administrator to join the finance team. In this key role, you will hold primary responsibility for processing the weekly payroll across group companies while providing vital support to the broader accounts function.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Management:

  • Process weekly payroll from start to finish, ensuring strict accuracy and compliance with Irish employment and tax regulations.

  • Maintain precise employee records, timesheets, and tracking for annual leave and sick leave.

  • Prepare and submit all required payroll returns directly via Revenue Online Service (ROS).

  • Act as the primary point of contact for resolving staff payroll queries promptly and confidentially.

• Accounts & Administration Support:

  • Support the Accounts Payable function, including high-volume invoice processing, supplier payments, and vendor query resolution.

  • Perform routine reconciliations across bank accounts, payroll reports, and general ledger postings.

  • Assist the finance team with month-end close, year-end reporting, and audit preparation.

  • Ensure accurate physical and digital filing for reporting and compliance purposes.

Key Requirements

• Proven, hands-on experience in Irish payroll processing alongside general accounts administration.
• In-depth knowledge of current Irish payroll legislation and ROS.
• Proficiency in standard payroll software, modern accounting packages, and MS Office