VANRATH
Payroll Specialist

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Payroll Specialist
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, progressive firm that prides itself on delivering exceptional service to a loyal client base. Offering genuine flexibility and a supportive working environment, this role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional looking for a better work-life balance without compromising on the quality or variety of their work.
The Role
Working two days per week, you'll take responsibility for managing payrolls from start to finish for a varied portfolio of clients across both Northern Ireland, the wider UK and the Republic of Ireland. You'll become a trusted point of contact, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, compliantly and on time while building strong relationships with clients.
What You Will Do
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse portfolio of UK and ROI clients.
- Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls.
- Ensure compliance with current UK and Irish payroll legislation, including CIS and RCT requirements.
- Process starters, leavers, statutory payments and pension contributions.
- Prepare and submit RTI returns and Irish Revenue payroll submissions.
- Respond to client payroll queries, providing an efficient and professional service.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity at all times.
- Liaise with HMRC and Irish Revenue where required.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and support ongoing system enhancements.
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- Flexible working pattern (2 days per week).
- Competitive salary on a pro-rata basis.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- Friendly, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Varied client portfolio spanning multiple industries.
- Opportunity to join a modern, well-established accountancy practice with an excellent reputation.


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Requirements
- Previous experience processing payroll within practice or industry.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, with experience of Irish payroll highly advantageous.
- Experience administering CIS and RCT schemes.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
- Experience using payroll software and cloud-based payroll systems.
What's the next step?
If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other senior accountancy jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Emma Jayne Bowen at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence.
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