Senior Payroll Specialist: Independent Irish Payroll Expert

Brightwater Recruitment; Athlone; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus: 3% annually

Pension Contribution: 3%

Continuous learning program

Exam & study support

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist for a Westmeath-based role. You will manage a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate processing, deadlines, and a high-quality payroll service.

The role requires strong knowledge of Irish payroll, PAYE/PRSI, Revenue, pensions and statutory deductions, with a focus on client relationships and process improvement. Collaboration with the payroll team is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in payroll, ideally in multi-client environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll, PAYE, PRSI, Revenue requirements and pensions.
• Proven ability to manage portfolio of client payrolls independently.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills and ability to resolve queries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with payroll issues.
• High attention to detail and quality control.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with multiple cycles.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of an assigned portfolio of client payrolls, processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
• Act as primary contact for clients, building strong relationships and delivering a professional service.
• Manage full payroll lifecycle: starters, leavers, tax certificates, BIK, pensions, deductions and amendments.
• Advise on payroll queries and provide practical solutions to issues.
• Prepare and review PAYE, PRSI and EFT files ensuring statutory compliance.
• Perform detailed payroll checks and reconciliations before finalising payrolls.

Skills

Irish payroll

Client management

Excel

Payroll software

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Job description

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist for a Westmeath-based role. You will manage a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate processing, deadlines, and a high-quality payroll service.

The role requires strong knowledge of Irish payroll, PAYE/PRSI, Revenue, pensions and statutory deductions, with a focus on client relationships and process improvement. Collaboration with the payroll team is essential.