Payroll and Accounts Assistant

Payroll & Accounts Officer

VANRATH are currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll & Accounts Officer to join a leading NI employer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in payroll administration to play a key role in delivering accurate and timely payroll to a workforce of around 300 employees.

Immediate start available

What You’ll Get

• Excellent salary
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• On-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Company benefits

What You’ll Do

• Administer end-to-end payroll
• Calculate and apply statutory deductions such as PAYE, National Insurance, and pension contributions
• Maintain accurate employee records, including starters, leavers, and any changes to employment status
• Reconcile time and attendance data and report payroll information to Senior Leadership on a daily basis
• Upload payroll payments to the bank once payroll is finalised
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, tax laws, and internal company policies
• Prepare and submit statutory payroll reports (RTI, EPS, FPS, ONS)
• Handle employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support year-end processes, including the preparation of P45s, P60s, and P11Ds, and assist during audits
• Collaborate with HR and managers to ensure accurate and seamless payroll processing
• VAT returns
• Assist with general ledgers

About You

• 2–5 years’ payroll experience
• Solid understanding of UK payroll laws and statutory reporting
• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail
• Professional, discreet, and able to manage confidential information
• Organised with the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communicator, both independently and within a team

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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