Job Description

Job Specification

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Position:

Payroll / Office Administrator

Location:

Belfast

Contract Type:

Permanent

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

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Our client, a well-established organisation based in Belfast, is seeking a detail-oriented

Payroll / Office Administrator

to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with payroll knowledge to take on a varied role that combines payroll processing with general office administration.


The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll management, as well as supporting wider administrative tasks to keep the office running smoothly.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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Processing weekly and/or monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation.


Maintaining employee payroll records and updating relevant systems.


Handling queries related to pay, tax, pensions, and statutory deductions.


Assisting with the preparation and submission of payroll reports.


Supporting HR administration, including new starter and leaver documentation.


Managing general office administration duties, such as filing, correspondence, and data entry.


Assisting with financial administration, including invoice processing and expenses.


Providing ad-hoc support to management and colleagues as required.

Essential Criteria

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Minimum of

2 years' experience

in a payroll and/or office administration role.


Proven ability to process payroll accurately and in line with current legislation.


Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.


Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).


Strong written and verbal communication skills.


Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.


Professional, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria

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Experience using payroll software (e.g., Sage Payroll, BrightPay, or equivalent).


Knowledge of HR administration processes.


Previous experience within a similar office environment in Belfast or wider NI region.

How to Apply

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Interested candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.