Payroll & Finance Officer

Why Apply for this role? Join a collaborative and established finance team Hybrid working 3 days in the office with flexible working options 25 days annual leave plus up to 5 additional days at Christmas, plus public holidays Private Medical Insurance & enhanced wellbeing benefits Enhanced pension scheme & life assurance Professional development opportunities, including Linked In Learning and support with membership fees Certified B Corporation with strong focus on social impact and employee wellbeing We are working on behalf of our client who is recruiting for a Payroll & Finance Officer to join their team in Belfast.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a varied role covering payroll, pensions, and project financials across multiple group companies.

About the Job Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Payroll Manage monthly payroll instructions (joiners, leavers, amendments, maternity leave, etc.) via external payroll bureaus, ensuring accuracy and reconciliations.

Ensure completeness, accuracy, and reconciliations for overseas payroll reports.

Oversee monthly payroll and pension recharges across group entities.

Complete monthly and year-end reconciliations of payroll ledgers, pensions, PAYE, and net wages.

Administer UK and EU pension schemes, ensuring compliance with regulator deadlines.

Prepare payroll and pension reports for auditors, including annual P11 D and PSA submissions.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll and pension legislation.

Project Closures Liaise monthly with project leads to confirm job closures, ensuring budgets, billing, and supplier invoices are accurate.

Work with Finance Managers to approve closures and associated mark-up.

Other Responsibilities Complete statutory surveys (ONS, Quarterly Business Surveys, Annual Survey of International Trade in Services).

Assist the Financial Controller and Finance Managers with ad hoc tasks.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including HR, Group Finance, HMRC, Pension Providers, and The Pensions Regulator.

Experience, Skills and Attributes Minimum 2 years experience in UK payroll, tax regulations, and pension administration.

Ideally ATI/ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified (or part-qualified) qualified by experience also considered.

Strong knowledge of statutory deductions (income tax, NI contributions).

Experience handling sensitive data with confidentiality and GDPR compliance.

Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple payrolls and deadlines with accuracy.

Strong organisational skills, methodical approach, and ability to work under pressure.

Analytical mindset with logical problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits Health Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Private Medical Insurance 24/7 GP access and medical second opinion Free counselling and physiotherapy Eye test contributions Enhanced family leave and sick pay Mental health first aiders Seasonal flu vaccine voucher Body 25 days annual leave + up to 5 days at Christmas + bank/public holidays Hybrid and flexible working options Cyclescheme Free office snacks Work from anywhere scheme (conditions apply) Wealth Private contributory pension & life assurance Linked In Learning access Professional membership fees paid Techscheme & staff discounts Salary benchmarking guarantee Employee referral scheme & recognition awards Soul Summer and Christmas parties, social events, and early finishes (summer and birthdays) 2 volunteering days per year Collaborative office space & wellbeing content Electric car leasing scheme Certified B Corporation purpose-driven organisation Skills: Payroll Administration Payroll Benefits: Work From Home

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