Senior Payroller

Company: Downey Osborne Limited
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Our client is a leading professional services firm with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. They are looking for an experienced Payroll Senior to manage a portfolio of clients, support junior team members and help deliver an accurate, reliable payroll service.

The Benefits

  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Birthday leave
  • Professional study support
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunities to progress your career

About You

  • Previous experience in a payroll role
  • Experience using payroll software
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, pensions and statutory payments
  • Good knowledge of payroll legislation and auto-enrolment
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues is desirable
  • Relevant payroll qualification or working towards one is advantageous

About Your New Role

You will manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent client service while supporting the wider payroll team.

Always

  • Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and in line with current legislation.
  • Maintain clear communication with clients and key stakeholders.

Often

  • Manage client payrolls, pensions and auto-enrolment requirements.
  • Handle queries from clients, HMRC and third-party providers.
  • Review and peer-check payrolls completed by colleagues.
  • Support junior team members with technical queries and guidance.
  • Maintain payroll records and identify opportunities to improve processes.

Occasionally

  • Deliver team training on payroll legislation and systems.
  • Produce ad hoc payroll and operational reports.
  • Support additional projects and wider team requirements.

Never

  • Compromise accuracy, compliance or client confidentiality.
  • Take a dinosaur to work

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Posted: October 9th, 2026