Junior Payroll Specialist

Xeinadin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holiday

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7

Job summary

Xeinadin is seeking a Payroll Specialist for our Ballsbridge office in Ireland. You will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing and bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a modern, people-focused firm.

With responsibilities spanning weekly and monthly payrolls, payroll reporting, and VAT-related bookkeeping, the role offers growth within payroll and accounting. Attractive benefits and a supportive team environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Ensuring compliance with Irish payroll legislation, including Revenue submissions.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Supporting the preparation of payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Posting purchase invoices and sales invoices as part of bookkeeping duties.
• Bank and creditor reconciliations and VAT returns support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Payroll experience

Tools

BrightPay

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vacancy Name

Payroll Specialist

Vacancy No

VN2283

Employment Type

Permanent

Duration

NA

Location City

Ballsbridge

Location Country

Ireland

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

Our Ballsbridge office is expanding and we are looking for an exceptional Payroll Administrator to join us. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking to further develop their career within a modern, progressive, and people-focused firm. You will be taking ownership of complex end-to-end payrolls and bookkeeping tasks while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency at every stage of the process.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Duties:

• Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
• Ensuring compliance with Irish payroll legislation, including Revenue submissions
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data
• Supporting the preparation of payroll reports and reconciliations

Bookkeeping & Accounts Duties:

• Posting purchase invoices and sales invoices
• Bank and creditor reconciliations
• Assisting with VAT returns preparation
• Supporting senior staff with general accounts administration
• Maintaining accurate and organised financial records

Key Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general IT systems
• Strong communication skills
• A willingness to learn and develop within payroll and accounting
• Previous experience in a payroll role
• Familiarity with payroll software (e.g. BrightPay)

Additional Requirements

Model

Office Based

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• subject to exceptions and business needs