Payroll Manager

Grant Thornton Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead our payroll team and manage client payrolls with precision and timeliness. You will act as the key contact for a range of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles.

The successful candidate will bring extensive payroll experience, strong data management skills, and a proactive approach to resolving issues, while collaborating with the Employment Tax Team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• IPASS qualification preferable
• Strong knowledge of PAYE including BIK and PRSI
• Familiarity with ROS and EFT processes
• Experience with MS Office and Excel; interest in AI
• Ability to meet deadlines and take ownership
• Good interpersonal skills and initiative

Responsibilities

• Processing of payrolls for a number of clients – weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls.
• Coordination of preparation of payroll data for all staff.
• Production of payroll runs, including relevant documentation and statutory records.
• Handling day-to-day queries on client payrolls and benefit-related issues.
• Carrying out other duties in payroll as they arise.
• Act as subject matter expert on payroll tax within the Employment Tax Team.

Skills

Payroll experience

IPASS qualification

PAYE knowledge

PRSI knowledge

ROS & EFT

MS Office / Excel

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

AI curiosity

Job description

Payroll Manager

We are looking to hire for our Payroll Team in Grant Thornton at Manager level. This is an excellent opportunity to join our fast growing payroll team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will be able to work to tight deadlines and be the point of contact for numerous clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

• processing of payrolls for a number of clients – weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls;
• co-ordination of preparation of payroll data for all staff;
• production of payroll runs, including all relevant documentation, and statutory records;
• dealing with day to day queries on client payrolls and benefit related issues through our designated client contact;
• other such duties in connection with payroll issues as may arise from time to time;
• act as subject matter expert on payroll tax matters within the EmploymentTax Team

Skills and Attributes

• previous payroll experience with a payroll bureau, ideally with Quantum, EuropayX and Sage Micropay;
• 5+ years' experience in a similar position;
• IPASS Qualification preferable;
• a detailed knowledge of PAYE (including BIK) and PRSI;
• familiarity with ROS and EFT processes;
• experience in MS Office, Excel and curious about AI;
• ability to meet tight deadlines consistently, and to take ownership of role;
• good interpersonal skills;
• high level of initiative with excellent attention to detail and a sense of responsibility.