Payroll Coordinator

Red Chair Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry-based construction company is seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounts Payable Administrator to join its finance team in Killarney, County Kerry. The role splits focus: payroll for permanent and contract staff (60%) and supporting accounts payable (40%).

This permanent position is office-based in Kerry. Key duties include processing payroll weekly/monthly, handling timesheets and deductions, ensuring compliance with Revenue, and managing supplier invoices and month-end tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in payroll and accounts payable administration.
• Accounting Technician qualification or relevant payroll certification is essential.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good understanding of Revenue and payroll compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for permanent and contract employees.
• Manage timesheets, overtime, allowances, deductions, pensions and statutory payments.
• Ensure payroll compliance with Revenue and employment legislation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits.
• Process supplier invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare payment runs and maintain accurate creditor records.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Support general finance and month-end activities as required.

Skills

Payroll systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Revenue compliance knowledge

Education

Accounting Technician qualification or payroll certification

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Our Kerry-based client, a busy and established construction company, is seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounts Payable Administrator to join their finance team. This role will have responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for permanent and contract employees (60% of time) while also supporting the finance function through efficient management of accounts payable (40% of time) This is a permanent position, in office in Killarney, County Kerry

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for permanent and contract employees.
• Manage timesheets, overtime, allowances, deductions, pensions and statutory payments.
• Ensure payroll compliance with Revenue and employment legislation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits.
• Process supplier invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare payment runs and maintain accurate creditor records.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Support general finance and month-end activities as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in payroll and accounts payable administration.
• Accounting Technician qualification or relevant payroll certification is essential.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of Revenue and payroll compliance requirements.
• Construction or engineering experience is highly desirable.

Salary is in the region of €40 - €45,000.