Payroll Manager

Grant Thornton; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton International Ltd. is seeking a Manager-level professional for our Payroll Team in Ireland. You will manage end-to-end payroll operations for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.

Strong technical payroll knowledge, leadership capabilities, and excellent client service are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a similar payroll role.
• Experience with payroll bureau systems such as Quantum, EuropayX and Sage Micropay.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, BIK and PRSI.
• Familiarity with ROS and EFT processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; curiosity about AI.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and take ownership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Processing 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 all relevant documentation and statutory records.
• Handling day-to-day queries on client payrolls and benefit-related issues.
• Carrying out other duties related to payroll as needed.
• Act as subject matter expert on payroll tax matters within the Employment Tax Team.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Client service

Attention to detail

Time management

People leadership

Tools

Quantum

EuropayX

Sage Micropay

ROS

Job description

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.

The successful candidates will manage end-to-end payroll operations, provide technical payroll expertise within the tax function, and ensure the highest standards of compliance, accuracy, and client service. These positions require strong technical knowledge, people management skills, leadership capability, and the ability to manage multiple client deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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 Employment Tax Team

Qualifications

• previous payroll experience with a payroll bureau, ideally with Quantum, EuropayX and Sage Micropay;
• 5+ years' experience in a similar position;
• 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.