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Payroll Officer

Posted 27/10/2025

£25000.00 - £30000.00 per annum

Belfast

Permanent

Finance & Accounting

Job Description

Payroll Officer - Belfast

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with an established and growing Accountancy Practice located in Belfast, looking to recruit a Payroll Officer on a full time, permanent basis.

The Company:

Our client is a forward-thinking Chartered Accountancy firm driven by energy, expertise, and a commitment to helping businesses succeed. Their focus is on delivering clear, practical advice across taxation, business growth, property, and corporate finance. They work with clients of all sizes and industries, providing tailored solutions that support growth, improve efficiency, and deliver real results.

Job Duties of the Payroll Officer include:

  • Reports to the Payroll Manager.
  • Responsible for processing payrolls for a portfolio of clients, including approximately 200 monthly and 70 weekly payrolls.
  • Works under the guidance of Manager, who provides payroll advisory support.
  • Administers statutory requirements such as sick pay, maternity pay, and pension contributions.
  • Provides support and guidance to trainee team members as needed.

What you need to be the Payroll Officer

  • Ideally has around 2 years' experience in payroll processing.
  • Experience in a practice or bureau environment is preferred, though industry experience will also be considered.
  • Must be comfortable and confident in end-to-end payroll processing.
  • Candidates with less experience may be considered if they show strong aptitude and enthusiasm for payroll.
  • Experience working with clients, building and maintaining relationships.

What's in it for you?

  • Pension - auto-enrolment scheme
  • Holidays - 20 days annual leave + 11 bank holidays

    • Additional 3 discretionary days at Christmas
  • Health cashback plan - covers routine expenses like dentist, optician, etc.
  • Study support for professional qualifications
  • Professional membership fees fully covered if qualified.
  • Great work culture
  • Social firm
  • Annual pay reviews each November

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

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