Payroll Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Payroll Team. You will support end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse client portfolio and advise on technical payroll matters within the Tax team.

The role requires strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation (PAYE, USC, PRSI, BIK) and experience with ROS and EFT, plus familiarity with Quantum, EuropayX and Sage Micropay. You will mentor junior team members and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• 4 years of payroll experience in a payroll bureau or professional services environment; IPASS qualification desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation including PAYE, USC, PRSI and BIK, with ROS & EFT experience.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Quantum, EuropayX and Sage Micropay; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of end-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client payroll queries and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and in compliance with Irish payroll legislation and Revenue requirements.
• Support the Payroll Manager by mentoring junior team members and driving process improvements.
• Provide technical payroll expertise within the Employment Tax team and contribute to payroll-related projects.

Skills

4 years payroll experience

Irish payroll legislation

ROS & EFT experience

Payroll systems: Quantum

Payroll systems: EuropayX

Sage Micropay

Excel skills

Client service & communication

AI in payroll

Education

IPASS qualification desirable

Tools

Quantum

EuropayX

Sage Micropay

Job description

Assistant Manager - Payroll

About the Role

We are looking to hire an Assistant Manager to join our growing Payroll Team at Grant Thornton. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-paced, expanding team that delivers high-quality payroll services to a diverse client portfolio.

The successful candidate will support the management of end-to-end payroll operations, provide technical payroll expertise within the Tax team, and help ensure the highest standards of compliance, accuracy, and client service. This role requires strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple client deadlines while supporting the development of junior team members.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the management of end-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client payroll queries, ensuring a high standard of service and timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and in compliance with Irish payroll legislation, maintaining all statutory records and Revenue requirements.
• Support the Payroll Manager by reviewing payroll processes, mentoring junior team members and driving continuous improvement.
• Provide technical payroll expertise within the Employment Tax team and contribute to payroll-related projects as required.

Skills and Attributes

• 4 years' payroll experience in a payroll bureau or professional services environment, with an IPASS qualification desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation, including PAYE, USC, PRSI and Benefits-in-Kind (BIK), with experience using ROS & EFT processes.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Quantum, EuropayX and Sage Micropay, along with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and client relationship management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and an interest in using AI and technology to enhance payroll processes.

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We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm's best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.

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