Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer | Contract | Belfast

• Location: South Belfast
• Job Type: Full-time, Maternity Cover
• Salary: Competitive

Reed Accountancy & Finance are working with an organisation in South Belfast and are seeking a dedicated Payroll Officer to cover a period of maternity leave.

This maternity cover role involves comprehensive payroll and finance responsibilities, ensuring accurate and timely processing for approximately 190 staff and casual workers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll operations and a keen eye for detail.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly computerised payroll and occasional casual worker payments
• Handle payroll-related returns including month-end, annual returns, P11D returns, and associated reports
• Ensure compliance with HM Revenue and Customs requirements, including Real Time Information submissions
• Conduct salary analysis against budget and manage payroll journals in the nominal ledger
• Perform monthly payroll-related control account reconciliations and routine pension scheme administration
• Manage salary sacrifice schemes such as childcare vouchers and cycle schemes
• Provide payroll and pension-related analysis and maintain records to respond efficiently to external enquiries
• Complete month-end and year-end payroll procedures, including cost of living adjustments and pension rebanding
• Support the annual budget setting process and assist with month-end close procedure

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English and Maths
• At least two years of experience operating a computerized payroll system and managing a large payroll (50+ employees)
• Strong knowledge of statutory entitlements and payroll and pensions administration requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent organizational skills to manage a diverse workload and meet tight deadlines
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in raising sales invoices and managing the sales ledger
• Prepare bank lodgements and perform daily cash reconciliations
• Assist with purchase ledger processing and maintain book-keeping
• Provide administrative support across various departments and cover Reception as needed

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for professional development
• Dynamic and supportive work environment

If you have the required experience and would like to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Lizzy Lyons on and email an up to date cv to