Job Description
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
1. Flexi-time
2. Collaborative team culture
3. 33 days annual leave
4. Competitive salary and benefits package
5. 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:
6. Processing both monthly and bi-weekly payrolls within strict deadlines
7. Managing overtime and bonus payments, including calculations and approvals
8. Handling starters, leavers, pensions, student loans, and auto-enrolment updates
9. Maintaining and updating the Time & Attendance system
10. Preparing BACS files for payment release and reconciling credit card and expense transactions
11. Posting wages journals and reconciling payroll-related control accounts
12. Submitting accurate HMRC returns and keeping up to date with global legislative requirements
13. Producing payroll and headcount reports for internal stakeholders
14. Supporting audit and budgeting processes
15. 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:
16. Proven experience processing UK payroll
17. Strong knowledge of PAYE, NIC, HMRC returns, and pensions
18. Proficiency in payroll software (Sage or similar) and advanced Excel skills
19. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
20. Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset
21. Finance or accounting-related qualification
22. ROI payroll experience highly desirable