Payroll & Finance Operations Specialist

SGS; Naas; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity & Paternity Top Up

22 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, seeks a Finance Operations & Payroll Administrator in Ireland. The role supports payroll, receivables, payables, month-end tasks and VAT compliance within a busy finance team.

You will coordinate payroll, maintain records, assist with reconciliations and month-end close, and collaborate with internal stakeholders. A Leaving Certificate and payroll experience are required, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent required.
• One year’s experience in administration or a similar role is essential.
• Experience in a busy finance, payroll or accounts administration environment.
• Practical understanding of payroll administration, payroll controls and confidential employee data handling.
• Experience in accounts receivable, credit control, accounts payable, reconciliations and month-end support.
• Experience working with ERP systems, payroll systems, online banking platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including reconciliations, reporting schedules, lookups, filtering and data checks.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly with payroll, payments, reconciliations and financial records.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities.
• Clear communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to investigate queries through to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll administration for accuracy, compliance and timely processing.
• Maintain employee payroll records and process payroll changes, leave, expenses and benefits.
• Support accounts receivable activities including invoicing, credit control and cash allocation.
• Assist with accounts payable processes and reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll, debtor, creditor and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Assist with VAT returns, audits and financial controls.
• Support grant administration and ERR reporting; maintain documentation and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate finance records and contribute to process improvements.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, Shared Service Centres, suppliers and customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Numerical/analytical skills

Confidential handling

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Leaving Certificate

QQI Level 5-6 (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Payroll systems

Online banking platforms

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, seeks a Finance Operations & Payroll Administrator in Ireland. The role supports payroll, receivables, payables, month-end tasks and VAT compliance within a busy finance team.

You will coordinate payroll, maintain records, assist with reconciliations and month-end close, and collaborate with internal stakeholders. A Leaving Certificate and payroll experience are required, with training provided.