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.xc2xa335,500 SALARYThe Ideal PersonPossess a degree or equivalent level qualification in a business-related subject, i.e. Payroll or accountancy - CIPP, CCAB or AAT.ANDHave 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.ResponsibilitiesThe 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-'Excellent recruitment service. VANRATH helped me secure a new role within days of first contact and the team couldn't be more helpful and responsive since I began my new position. Would highly recommend that anyone looking for employment registers with VANRATH as they are head and shoulders above other agencies that I have dealt with.''I very much enjoyed my experience with VANRATH. They were great to work with, very friendly and efficient and streamlined everything for me so I had the least amount of stress as I went in for interviews. Looking forward to starting in my new role!''''Had a great experience with Vanrath. Being new to Northern Ireland, they made me feel very welcome. The team provided lots of tips and support for job opportunities. Would thoroughly recommend the Vanrath team!''

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