Payroll Associate - Fixed Term Contract

I'm working with a leading professional services firm who are looking to add an experienced Payroll Specialist to their Dublin team for a 12 month contract.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established payroll team, managing multiple client payrolls across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and client relationship management.

You will need solid end-to-end payroll administration experience, strong knowledge of PAYE, PRSI, USC, and Revenue processes, along with the ability to handle multiple deadlines confidently.

Joining a team of Payroll experts, you will provide an array of high-quality payroll and advisory services to clients and be responsible for:

• Processing payrolls of varying degrees of complexity across weekly, fortnightly and monthly frequencies
• Reconciling payrolls on a periodic basis including reviewing work produced by colleagues
• Dealing with client payroll related queries and developing relationships with clients
• Adhere to strong internal controls to ensure best practice
• Upload employee net pay across various bank platforms
• Ensure payroll returns are complete, accurate and submitted to Revenue on time
• Perform any duties as may be required from time to time
• 3-4 years of payroll experience, working in a fast-paced environment
• Payroll bureau experience would be essential
• Have a proven track record of accurate and timely payroll delivery and processing
• Detailed knowledge of the PAYE system, PRSI, USC, BIK, ROS, EFT and CSO
• A third level Diploma/Degree or relevant qualification e.g. IPASS, Accounting Technician, Tax Technician etc
• Technical and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients at the same time and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to further develop relationships with existing clients (internal and external)
• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Outlook
• Flexibility to meet changes in working requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills, drive and enthusiasm are a pre-requisite for this role.