Payroll Manager (Public Sector)

Job Description

VANRATH are pleased to be partnered with a leading organisation in NI who are recruiting for a Payroll Manager to join their team on an initial interim contract for 6 months, with potential for extension. This role can offer an experienced payroll professional the next step in their career within the Public Sector.

£35,500 SALARY

The Ideal Person

Possess a degree or equivalent level qualification in a business-related subject, i.e. Payroll or accountancy - CIPP, CCAB or AAT.

AND

Have a minimum of two years' experience working at a supervisory level in a payroll function within a medium to large organisation, to include:

a) providing specialist advice on payroll issues including implementation of legislative and statutory payments;

b) using integrated payroll software systems.

Responsibilities

The Payroll Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the payroll team and systems, ensuring the timely processing of payrolls in compliance with internal policies, legislation, best practice and national/local terms and conditions of employment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Payroll Services Team and systems, ensuring the timely processing of payroll in compliance with internal policies, legislation, scheme of delegated authority, best practice and national/local terms and conditions of employment.
  • To manage the team according to the principles of performance management, attendance management and personal development; and organise and prioritise workloads for the teams to ensure that processing deadlines are met.
  • Responsible for the preparation of internal and external statutory returns as required to ensure compliance with legislation, financial instructions, scheme of delegated authority, policies, procedures and best practice.
  • To perform a monthly payroll reconciliation by analysing data, checking and reconciling payroll information and making calculations.
  • Responsible for ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time and that all month end/year end deadlines are complied with on a timely and accurate basis to assist in the preparation of Financial and Management Accounts and other statutory returns.
  • Accountable for the accuracy and integrity of payroll records, including responsibility for authorising the provision of accurate pensionable pay information to the pension administrator.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working policy
  • Immediate start
  • Competitive salary
  • Free parking on-site

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.

Some positive candidate feedback we've received-

''5*'s for Vanrath. They found me a suitable agency post right away, it was a great fit, now I have got the job permanently! Very personable and knowledgeable to deal with and always took the time to understand and help out. Extremely professional service all round.''

''I contacted Vanrath after being laid off by my previous employer. They were fantastic to deal with and found me the perfect role that matched my skill set and experience and within a day or two had an interview lined up. Within the same week I was made a job offer which I happily accepted. So thankful that I contacted Vanrath. Couldn't have asked for a quicker and more professional service.''

''My experience with Vanrath has been so positive. They were very professional but friendly at the same time. The whole process has been excellent and I've secured a job that I really wanted. I wouldn't hesitate to go through Vanrath again in future as there was no waiting about and they continually kept me updated throughout. Thanks so much again.''