Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist (Practice) 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 small and medium sized businesses in Northern Ireland, providing administration for all aspects our of clients payroll services function. We are happy to consider full and part-time candidates for this position Role overview: Liaise with clients for payrolls. Update spreadsheet of payrolls to be processed, update individual clients spreadsheet with all new payroll information. Enter any new employees onto spreadsheet relevant to client / sage payroll. 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. Create new PAYE schemes as and when required, and if needed set up new payroll. 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. Set up clients salary payments in client banks. 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: Previous experience in an accountancy practice/payroll bureau is essential. Previous experience of payroll processing in a computerised payroll environment. Hold a recognised qualification in either Payroll or Accounting. 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. Applications for this role will be considered immediately with a view to placing the right individual ASAP, so please register your interest early. Please note, the opening may close in advance of advertised closing date - this is a guideline only. 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.

Location: Belfast, GB

Posted Date: 6/4/2025