Senior Payroll Specialist

Posted 12 hours 43 minutes ago by MCS Group

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Belfast, City, United Kingdom, BT1 1
Job Description
Senior Payroll Specialist - Belfast (Hybrid)

MCS Group is proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading professional services firms. A prestigious accountancy practice to recruit a Senior Payroll Specialist for their growing team based in Belfast.

The Company:

A leading professional services firm providing audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing services to a wide range of clients, from privately-owned businesses to large multinationals. With a collaborative culture, a commitment to excellence, and a focus on career development, they help their people and their clients grow and succeed.

The payroll team works closely with clients to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing across a variety of sectors. As the team continues to expand, our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to join the team.

What's in it for you?
  • Bonus paid every July as part of year end process based on performance (high performers can expect 3-4k)
  • Medical insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • State of the art offices
  • Study support for CIPP
  • Critical illness cover
  • Generous pension
  • Holidays - 25 days + stat days
Job Duties of the Senior Payroll Specialist
  • Manage a portfolio of UK payroll clients (ranging from 1 to 700 employees)
  • Serve as the main point of contact for all client payroll queries and relationships
  • Oversee complex payroll tasks including benefits, pensions, and statutory deductions
  • Administer both weekly and monthly payroll runs
  • Support business development through client retention, upselling, and onboarding
What you need to be the Successful Senior Payroll Specialist?
  • Extensive experience in payroll, ideally within a bureau environment
  • Strong background in either an accountancy practice or payroll bureau
  • Open to candidates with in-house payroll experience
  • CIPP qualification preferred but not essential
  • Looking for someone who can take full ownership of client payrolls and deliver excellent service