Payroll Assistant Belfast (BT1) Salary Negotiable DOE McKinty Associates are pleased to be working on behalf of an established Accountancy Practice with an immediate need for an experienced Payroll professional to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience of running weekly and monthly payrolls for a range of small and medium-sized businesses in Northern Ireland ensuring that processes and systems are completed for all aspects of their clients payroll services function within the required timescales. Role overview: Liaise with clients for payrolls. Update spreadsheet of payrolls to be processed. Enter any new employees onto software using Starter Checklist and/or P45. Check HMRC for any student loans or tax code changes. Process payrolls to deadline required by client. Calculate employees salaries as per instruction from clients e.g., sick pay holidays, SMP etc. Take client phone calls ref payroll queries. Calls to HMRC for any PAYE queries on behalf of clients. Send copy payslips, P45s P60s as and when requested. Process year ends. Email/upload P60s at year ends. Pension contributions from employees and employers uploaded to the clients respective pension scheme. Complete pension regulator declaration of compliance for clients when due prior to re-enrolment date. Ad hoc duties as and when required. Essential eligibility criteria: At least 3 years recent experience in an accountancy practice. Previous experience of payroll processing in a computerised payroll environment. Good working knowledge of practical payroll matters and current legislation. Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word. Attention to detail. Good problem-solving and planning skills. An ability to work independently and as part of a team. McKinty Associates Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's & Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.