Head of Payroll

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the payroll department by overseeing accurate and timely end to end processing of all client payrolls.
• Help drive the firm's accounting technology strategy to best serve our clients.
• Supporting the Payroll Manager and team, resolving all technical queries that arise and undertake 1-1s and appraisals.
• Become proficient in various Accounting / Payroll software programs (Thesaurus, Sage Micropay, Brightpay, Xero & SAP.) to make qualified recommendations of packages, accounting tools and connected app functionality to clients to support their accounting needs.

• Guide clients in change management processes, from current practices to the adoption of best practice, using technology, for greater efficiencies and growth

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The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years payroll experience in a busy bureau environment.
• IPASS qualification is essential.
• Working knowledge of accounting software packages such as Thesaurus, Sage Micropay, Brightpay, Xero & SAP or similar with a high aptitude and interest for using new software.
• Experience implementing new payroll systems, weekly and monthly.
• Experience of large volume and/or multiple payrolls
• Experience leading and managing staff an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of all relevant PRSI / Tax legislation
• Continually keeping up to date with Legislation, Government and Budget changes effecting Payroll.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with maximum discretion.
• Excellent organisation, time-management and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and successfully to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience dealing with client queries and providing an excellent service.
• Client-orientated with initiative, enthusiasm and problem-solving attitude.
• Excellent IT skills with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Fluent written & spoken English.

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Benefits:

·       Hybrid Working

·       Company pension contribution

·       Company Healthcare Insurance

·       Death In Service

·       Income Protection

·       Annual Performance Appraisals  

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Location:

·       Capel Building, Dublin 7

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