Payroll Assistant Belfast, hybrid, full time
Salary £28,000 - £32,000
The Company
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore is an independent firm of chartered certified accountants who have been serving clients throughout Northern Ireland and further afield for over 90 years.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience of running various pay frequencies for small and medium-sized businesses in Northern Ireland, providing administration for all aspects our of clients payroll services function.
What We Offer
Genuine work life balance
Ability to finish early on Friday
Hybrid Working
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Competitive salary
Employee referral scheme
Health Cash Back Plan
And more
Role Overview
Liaise with clients for payrolls.
Update spreadsheet of payrolls to be processed.
Enter any new employees onto software using Starter Checklist and/or P45.
Check HMRC for any student loans or tax code changes.
Process payrolls to deadline required by client.
Calculate employees salaries as per instruction from clients e.g., sick pay holidays, SMP etc.
Take client phone calls ref payroll queries.
Calls to HMRC for any PAYE queries on behalf of clients.
Send copy payslips, P45s P60s as and when requested.
Process year ends.
Email/upload P60s at year ends.
Pension contributions from employees and employers uploaded to the clients respective pension scheme.
Complete pension regulator declaration of compliance for clients when due prior to re-enrolment date.
Ad hoc duties as and when required.
Essential Criteria
At least 3 years recent experience in an accountancy practice/payroll bureau.
Previous experience of being the first point of contact with clients or employees.
Previous experience of payroll processing in a computerised payroll environment.
Good working knowledge of practical payroll matters and current legislation.
Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience with Sage Bureau Manager/Sage 50 Payroll Attention to detail.
Good problem-solving and planning skills.
An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Criteria
Experience with Micropay, Thesaurus and Xero would be an advantage.
Ro I payroll experience an advantage