Payroll Assistant - #1770948

Payroll Assistant

Belfast, hybrid, full time

Salary £28,000 - £32,000

The Company

Baker Tilly Mooney Moore is an independent firm of chartered certified accountants who have been serving clients throughout Northern Ireland and further afield for over 90 years

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience of running various pay frequencies for small and medium-sized businesses in Northern Ireland, providing administration for all aspects of our client’s payroll services function. They will have an excellent work ethos and a thirst for knowledge

What we offer:

Genuine work-life balance

Ability to finish early on Friday

Hybrid Working

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Competitive salary

Employee referral scheme

Health Cash Back Plan

And more!

Role overview:

Liaise with clients for payrolls

Update spreadsheet of payrolls to be processed

Enter any new employees onto software using Starter Checklist and/or P45

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 regarding payroll queries

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

Pension contributions from employees and employers uploaded to the client’s 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 criteria:

At least 3 years’ recent experience in an accountancy practice/payroll bureau

Previous experience of being the first point of contact with clients or employees

Previous experience of payroll processing in a computerised payroll environment

Good working knowledge of practical payroll matters and current legislation

Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word

Experience with Sage Bureau Manager/Sage 50 Payroll

Attention to detail

Good problem-solving and planning skills

An ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Criteria:

Experience with Micropay, Thesaurus, and Xero would be an advantage

RoI payroll experience is an advantage

Applications for this role will be considered immediately with a view to placing the right individual ASAP, so please register your interest early. We reserve the right to close this vacancy in advance of the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received

Please note shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in an ‘in-person’ interview

Baker Tilly Mooney Moore is an equal opportunities employer

To apply for the above position, please click Apply below and forward a copy of your CV



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