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Payroll Assistant

Posted 28/04/2026

£25000.00 - £30000.00 per annum

Belfast

Permanent

Finance & Accounting

Job Description

Payroll Assistant - South Belfast

MCS Group are delighted to be working with a well established, growing accountancy practice who are looking to recruit for a Payroll Assistant to join their team.

The Opportunity

MCS Group are delighted to be recruiting a motivated and ambitious Payroll Assistant on behalf of a growing and well-established accountancy practice based in South Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to progress their career, offering clear development pathways and exposure to a diverse client portfolio in a supportive professional environment.

The Benefits

The successful Payroll Assistant can expect to receive the following:

  • A competitive salary
  • Early Finish on Friday
  • Great work life balance
  • Auto-enrolment pension
  • 22 days holiday + 11 statutory days
  • On street parking
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Social events
  • Gifts (Christmas and Birthday)

The Person

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Experience working within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau environment
  • Exposure to HSC payroll processes is advantageous
  • Confident using payroll software and systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word for data handling and reporting
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively

The Role

You will have a wide range of duties, such as;

  • Process payroll for a portfolio of clients, ensuring all deadlines and statutory reporting requirements are met
  • Support the Payroll Manager with client reporting and day-to-day bureau operations
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy and quality in all work
  • Liaise with internal teams and external contacts professionally
  • Assist other departments as required, with opportunities to develop bookkeeping and accounts experience

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS group on 02896935506 or b.dempster@mcsgroup.jobs

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. MCS Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

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