Payroll Assistant, Belfast, Hybrid

Payroll Assistant

VANRATH are delighted to be working with a global Accountancy Practice who are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to help manage payroll processes for their global clients. As part of a dynamic and growing accountancy firm, you’ll play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance.

A fantastic opportunity is available in Belfast city centre, offering flexibility and work life balance.

This is a Full Time Permanent position

What you'll get

• Excellent work life balance
• Early finish Friday
• Hybrid working
• Flexible start times
• Attractive annual leave
• Health care
• Extended company benefits

What you'll do

• Liaise with clients regarding payroll queries
• Call HMRC for any PAYE or other queries on behalf of clients
• Update and maintain payroll spreadsheets
• Process payrolls ahead of deadlines
• Calculate employee salaries (e.g., sick pay, holidays, SMP).
• Enter new employees into payroll software using Starter Checklist and/or P45
• Check HMRC for any student loan or tax code changes
• Process year-end procedures, including issuing P60s and uploading them
• Send requested documents such as payslips, P45s, and P60s
• Email or upload P60s at year-end
• Upload employee and employer pension contributions to the relevant pension schemes

About you

• At least 3 years’ recent experience in an accountancy practice/payroll bureau
• Professional manner with clients
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation
• Experience with SAGE

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.

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