Payroll Manager

A leading employer based in Bangor are recruiting a Payroll Manager to join their team on an initial temporary contract for 6 months. If this sounds like it might be of interest to you, please apply for more information.

Salary/ Benefits

In order to attract the very best talent on the market a generous remuneration package is on offer based on experience plus a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Immediate start on offer
• Free parking
• Comfortable working environment
• Hybrid work from home/office model ongoing

Client

A leading organisation is currently recruiting a Payroll Manager to join their team based in the Bangor area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an employer with an excellent reputation in the local market and who provide an essential service to the local community.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process for all employees across the business.
• Ensure correct processing of variable hours, shift patterns, and overtime.
• Maintain accurate employee data within the payroll system including starters, leavers, role changes, contracted hours, and absence records.
• Calculate and process statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, and holiday pay in accordance with legislation.
• Oversee pension administration, auto-enrolment duties, and ensure contributions are calculated correctly.
• Ensure payroll is fully compliant with HMRC requirements, employment law, and sector-specific regulations.
• Prepare and submit all statutory returns, including FPS/EPS submissions.
• Maintain payroll systems and ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, efficiencies, and reporting accuracy.

The Ideal Person

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Payroll Manager or senior payroll professional, ideally within shift-based sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC processes, including payroll calculations, process, tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in payroll systems such as Sage 50.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

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 Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence. IND01

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