Temporary Part-Time Payroll Officer – Belfast

Location: Belfast
Hours: 22.5 hours per week – Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Contract: Temporary
Salary: £26,000-£28,000 (FTE)

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£26k-£28k FTE)
  * 36 days annual leave including public holidays (FTE)
  * Supportive and collaborative finance environment
  * Opportunity to work within a large, established Payroll team
  * Professional development opportunities
  * Modern office setting located in Belfast

About the Role

We are recruiting a Temporary Part-Time Payroll Officer to join our Finance Shared Services Centre in Belfast. Working as part of a dedicated Payroll Team, you will ensure accurate, timely processing of payroll for agency workers across the UK and Ireland. This role suits a detail-focused, organised individual who enjoys problem-solving and delivering high levels of accuracy.

You will play a key part in maintaining payroll integrity, ensuring compliance with legislation, and supporting branch and onsite teams with payroll queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for agency staff across multiple UK & ROI locations.
• Perform weekly worker and placement exports to payroll systems, resolving any data errors.
• Complete weekly payroll checks and reconcile payrolls.
• Prepare and export timesheet files, ensuring all information is in the correct format.
• Amend and correct transfer errors in line with payroll deadlines.
• Process statutory payments and deduction orders.
• Issue payslips and P45s.
• Generate invoices as required.
• Liaise with Branch and Onsite Teams to resolve payroll issues promptly.
• Process holiday pay and record details accurately within the CRM system.
• Handle payroll queries and escalate where necessary.
• Support the Head of Payroll with any additional duties as required.

About You

Essential:

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Good IT and data-handling skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong communication skills

Desirable:

• Previous payroll experience
• Knowledge of processing weekly payroll cycles
• Understanding of statutory deductions and payroll regulations

Apply Now

If you’re a motivated payroll professional looking for a part-time opportunity within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: Thursday, 4th December

Skills:
payroll payments accounting billing admin

Benefits:
FTE