Payroll Specialist (Belfast, Hybrid)

Posted 25 February 2026
Salary £35000 - £40000 per annum
LocationBelfast
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy & Finance
ReferenceBBBH14354_1772033501

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be working with a global technology company to recruit a Payroll Specialist for their growing finance team in Belfast.

What You'll Do

  • Process monthly payroll accurately and on time across multiple entities
  • Support end-to-end payroll activities, ensuring compliance with UK PAYE requirements
  • Act as a key contact for payroll queries from employees, managers and HR
  • Support international transfers and relocations, ensuring correct payroll treatment
  • Maintain accurate employee data and liaise with outsourced payroll providers
  • Assist with reporting, system updates and payroll-related projects

About You

  • Proven experience running large or complex in-house payrolls
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and PAYE
  • Experience working with outsourced payroll providers
  • Confident handling complex employee queries
  • Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets
  • Highly organised, detail-focused and able to meet tight deadlines
  • Experience in financial services or global payroll environments (desirable)
  • CIPP qualification (desirable)

What You'll Get

  • Opportunity to join a global, market-leading organisation
  • Exposure to international payroll
  • Collaborative and inclusive working environment
  • Hybrid working model
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Company events

If you're a payroll professional looking to take the next step in a dynamic global business, this could be an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

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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