Payroll Specialist - Coleraine - Circa £31,000

An established and growing organisation is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their busy finance and payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and adaptable individual to take ownership of end-to-end payroll processes while developing their expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What You Get

• Competitive salary

• 29 days annual leave (increasing with service) including bank holidays

• Flexible working

• Pension scheme

• Life assurance cover

• Hybrid working options

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development

About You

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a busy payroll environment

• Proficient in Sage Payroll or similar payroll software

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Highly organised, with the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning

• (Desirable) Payroll qualification or willingness to work towards one

• (Desirable) Experience with ROI payroll

About Your New Role

Always:

• Deliver accurate and compliant payroll processing across multiple pay frequencies

• Maintain professionalism when liaising with clients, colleagues, and external partners

• Take responsibility for your work, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy

Often:

• Process starters, leavers, and salary adjustments, including statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)

• Manage pension auto-enrolment and ensure compliance with reporting requirements

• Prepare and submit payroll reports, P45s, P60s, and year-end documentation

• Handle payroll queries promptly and professionally

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

Occasionally:

• Support with ad hoc payments and BACS submissions

• Assist with payroll-related projects or process improvements

• Provide administrative support to the wider finance function when required

Never:

• Be limited to one routine – this role offers exposure to varied payroll and finance operations

• Miss an opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and client satisfaction

If this sounds like the role for you, click the ‘submit a CV’ button at the top right of the website to apply.