VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a growing and leading business in Belfast City Centre who are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist. This is a newly established role, reporting directly to the Head of HR, with responsibility for overseeing payroll on a global scale. It's an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented payroll professional to take ownership of payroll operations while contributing to wider business projects.
What You'll Get
* Flexi-time
* Collaborative team culture
* 33 days annual leave
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Involvement in projects that contribute to continuous improvement
What You'll Do
In this varied and hands-on role, you'll play a key part in ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time across multiple regions. Responsibilities will include:
* Processing both monthly and bi-weekly payrolls within strict deadlines
* Managing overtime and bonus payments, including calculations and approvals
* Handling starters, leavers, pensions, student loans, and auto-enrolment updates
* Maintaining and updating the Time & Attendance system
* Preparing BACS files for payment release and reconciling credit card and expense transactions
* Posting wages journals and reconciling payroll-related control accounts
* Submitting accurate HMRC returns and keeping up to date with global legislative requirements
* Producing payroll and headcount reports for internal stakeholders
* Supporting audit and budgeting processes
* Driving improvements in payroll systems and procedures
About You
This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll experience, now looking to step up into a global environment and work closely with senior leadership. We're looking for:
* Proven experience processing UK payroll
* Strong knowledge of PAYE, NIC, HMRC returns, and pensions
* Proficiency in payroll software (Sage or similar) and advanced Excel skills
* Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
* Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset
* Finance or accounting-related qualification
* ROI payroll experience highly desirable
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence. LinkedIn Chanel Gillen
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