Payroll Executive

Cpl Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Group's client in Ireland is seeking a Payroll Executive to join a busy payroll function. The role offers exposure to a fast-paced, collaborative environment and the opportunity to advance your payroll career.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, process and reconcile payrolls, and ensure compliance with PAYE, PRSI, USC, ROS and CSO returns. Proficiency with Megapay/Sage and MS Office is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation (PAYE, PRSI, USC).
• IPASS qualification or accounting qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of payroll clients across varying pay frequencies.
• Process, reconcile, and deliver payroll reports to clients and third-party providers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory payroll obligations (PAYE, PRSI, USC).
• Prepare and submit ROS and CSO returns.
• Act as primary contact for payroll-related client queries and deliver excellent service.
• Support payroll reviews, backup processing and audits.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

IPASS qualification desirable

Accounting qualification desirable

Tools

Megapay

Sage

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Payroll Executive

Our client, a well-established and growing organisation, is seeking an experienced Payroll Executive to join their busy payroll function. This opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have strong payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and a professional, customer-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of payroll clients across varying pay frequencies.
• Process, reconcile, and deliver payroll reports to clients and relevant third-party providers.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll obligations, including PAYE, PRSI, and USC requirements.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, including pension and general ledger reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll submissions, reconciliations, and payments through Revenue Online Services (ROS).
• Prepare and submit Central Statistics Office (CSO) returns.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related client queries, delivering a high standard of customer service.
• Support team members with payroll reviews, backup processing, and other operational requirements.
• Assist with internal reporting, monthly metrics, and payroll audits.
• Identify and support continuous improvements in payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection, audit, and risk management standards.
• Participate in additional payroll and departmental projects as required.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ payroll processing experience, ideally within a bureau or shared services environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and payroll processing practices, including PAYE, PRSI, and USC.
• IPASS qualification or other relevant accounting qualification desirable.
• Experience using payroll software packages; exposure to Megapay and Sage would be advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork.