Senior Payroll Specialist

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