This role offers an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for all matters relating to payroll while assisting with other account and administration duties. The successful candidate will thrive in a busy environment, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. This position presents a unique chance to work within a supportive team, offering flexible/hybrid working options, continuous professional development opportunities, and generous benefits.
Benefits of the Accounts and Payroll Specialist Job include:
- Opportunity to take full responsibility for payroll matters
- Work within a supportive and dynamic team
- Flexible/hybrid working options and continuous professional development
Responsibilities of the Accounts and Payroll Specialist Job:
As an Accounts and Payroll Specialist, your primary role will be managing all aspects of payroll processing while also assisting with various account and administrative tasks. You'll be responsible for ensuring PAYE/PRSI compliance, liaising with relevant authorities, resolving payroll queries, and preparing necessary files and returns. Additionally, you'll provide crucial administrative support to the Director of Finance, including managing diaries, scheduling meetings, recording absences, and assisting with garda vetting. Your ability to multitask effectively in this fast-paced role will be key to your success.
- Process weekly and monthly payroll for staff ensuring PAYE/PRSI compliance
- Liaise with the Revenue Commissioner and Department of Social Welfare as required
- Prepare files/returns to Revenue Commissioners each month
- Resolve employee payroll queries
- Update budget sheets and summaries with income & expenditure
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Finance – manage diary, schedule meetings with internal and external personnel
- Record all absences for privately paid staff, both teaching and non-teaching
- Assist with garda vetting
Requirements of the Accounts and Payroll Specialist Job:
The ideal candidate for the Accounts and Payroll Specialist role brings a wealth of experience in SAGE Payroll systems along with detailed knowledge of PAYE, PRSI, Employment Law, and Employee Entitlements. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook is essential. You are a confident communicator who is highly organised and capable of working on your own initiative as well as part of a team when required. Your strong attention to detail will be critical in this role.
- Previous experience of SAGE Payroll (Micropay Professional) payroll system
- Detailed knowledge of PAYE and PRSI
- Detailed knowledge of Employment Law and Employee Entitlements
- Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team as required
- Strong attention to detail
If this sounds like an opportunity you may be interested in, then please feel free to get in touch with an up to date CV via the link attached, or contact Neil, our Specialist Consultant directly in total confidence.
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