Payroll Manager

Job Title: Audit Manager

Location: Dundalk

Who We Are

UHY Farrelly Dawe White Limited is a leading Top 20 accountancy and taxation practice in the Northeast of Ireland and a member of the global accountancy network UHY, ranked in the Top 20 networks worldwide.

UHY FDW has evolved significantly over the past decade to become one of the most modern an cutting-edge firms in today’s market. It has significant market share and presence across the north-east which is attributed to its exceptionally talented workforce, strategic planning and adoption of new technologies & methodologies to now be labelled a trend setter within the sector.

We pride ourselves on being people focused, and we understand the importance of attracting and retaining the highest calibre individuals. Our team of over 8 directors and 75 staff deliver a first class service across 4 offices to a diverse range of clients, locally, nationally and internationally. We are committed to our purpose “Achieve a Better Future Together” and are excited to expand our team with individuals who will help us in fulfilling our purpose.

Role Overview

We are a growing accountancy firm looking for a Payroll Manager to join our Dundalk team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to cut down their commute and progress their career in a growing and ambitious firm.

We put a high focus on work-life balance and prefer to promote internally, opening opportunities for fast career progression.

Our Values

Our firm and entire team are committed to our purpose “Achieve a Better Future Together” and we have aligned our core values to support us all in achieving this. Our core values are: Integrity, Be Engaged, Be Passionate, Respect & Teamwork.

If you believe our company values align with your own, we would love you to be a part of our team.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive package with many supports and benefits, some of which we have listed:

You will be offered a competitive salary based on your experience
Flexible working hours, with a four-and-a-half-day week (08:30 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday, 09:00 – 12:30 Friday)
Generous holiday allowance with additional company days for Christmas and Easter holidays
Ability to build up 5 additional days annual leave per annum
Additional days annual leave after 5 years of service
Volunteering day to spend one day each year dedicated to a cause you care about
Training and continuous learning
Funded CPD hours programme
Funded tuition
Free parking
CSR, ESG and Social Committees offering funded social events
Wellbeing programme, including My Healthy Advantage smartphone app
Commission for introducing new clients and new team members
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Great teammates
Diverse and inclusive culture
Discounts available with partners for gym membership, hotel bookings, retail and more
On-site games room
Food truck on location
A fun and inclusive team working environment

The Role

As a Payroll Manager within the Firm your role will encompass a broad range of duties as are appropriate to that role as determined by the Firm, which will without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing shall include:

To manage the client payroll function which is made up of 6 payroll specialists
To supervise the team and provide assistance regarding technical queries and professional
development, including conducting periodic appraisals.
Managing the delivery of a diverse portfolio of clients including domestic and international payroll
clients ensuring all engagements are completed in line with professional standards, in accordance
with deadlines and agreed timeframes.
To oversee the billing including budgeting and the timely preparation of invoices
Prepare and monitor payroll processing schedule for all Payroll Team members
Coordination of payroll audits on behalf of clients with experience in identifying areas of employer
non-compliance and providing guidance on best practice
Remain up to date with all Irish payroll matters to ensure compliance with all legislative practices
To liaise with clients throughout the year and ensure excellent client service is provided at all times.
To assist in proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients
where required.
To attend staff meetings and training as required.
To carry out any other duties as are within the scope and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading, as requested by the director.
To uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

About You

You will have at least 5 – 7 years’ experience working in a busy payroll bureau environment
You are IPASS qualified
Strong technical skills and knowledge of payroll including PAYE, PRSI, USC, BIK, ROS, EFT, CSO, Gender Pay Gap & SSP
Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to manage multiple engagements, delegate appropriately and manage a team
Proven ability to manage and lead teams
You will be tech-savvy
You will have a pro-active approach to tasks, big and small
You will be motivated by a fast-paced environment
You will be keen to immerse yourself in our culture
You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills
You will have excellent planning and organisational ability
You will have excellent attention to detail