Payroll Officer

The role

• Manage monthly payroll for 190 staff including adjustments and pension administration.
• Complete payroll returns for HMRC, pension providers, and other organisations, ensuring accurate records.
• Analyse payroll costs, post journals, and reconcile control accounts monthly.
• Administer pensions, including enrolments, leavers, and annual returns.
• Support budget setting, financial processes, and month-end/year-end procedures.
• Liaise with payroll software providers and address payroll queries.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

• At least 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above to include English and Maths.
• Relevant experience operating computerised payroll and liaising with HMRC.
• Experience operating a large payroll.
• Knowledge of statutory entitlements relating to payroll and pensions admin.

Desirable:

• Experience administering aspects of employer pension schemes.

What’s in it for you?:

• A generous salary
• Excellent annual leave allowance (39 days)
• The opportunity to gain experience working in a role at the forefront of public sector

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Specialist Recruitment Consultant on or on email at s.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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