Summary: The Payroll Manager role in Belfast is a maternity cover position responsible for managing the outsourced payroll contract for a group of three companies, overseeing payroll for 1000 staff. The role requires up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and involves liaising with external agencies while ensuring effective payroll controls and reporting. The successful candidate will also handle month-end reconciliations and payroll-related projects. This position reports to the Group Financial Controller and is integral to the finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the outsourced payroll contract for 1000 weekly and monthly staff across three companies.
• Act as the key point of contact with the payroll provider and drive improvements in payroll processing and reporting.
• Ensure effective payroll controls and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Handle all aspects of payroll-related financial control, including month-end reconciliations and payroll reports.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and liaise with external agencies such as pension providers, auditors, and HMRC.

Key Skills:

• Educated to GCSE level.
• 2 A-levels or 5 years' payroll experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a large complex payroll function.
• Experience with computerised payroll systems.
• Working knowledge of UK PAYE.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• CIPP qualification is an advantage.
• SAGE payroll qualification and SAGE 50 payroll experience are beneficial.

Salary (Rate): 34500

City: Belfast

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other