Payroll Manager

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Reporting To: Payroll Partner

Team: Payroll

Location: Waterford, Ireland

Flex Working: We offer flexible working hours and operate a hybrid working model [based on the 60/40 rule; 3 days onsite and 2 set days remote]

Salary: A competitive package will be offered to the right candidate

Status: Permanent/Full-time

Who We Are

At Fitzgerald Power, we have spent decades building a top-tier team of experts dedicated to delivering innovative and strategic accountancy services. As one of Ireland’s fastest growing accountancy firms, we are not just advisors, we are partners in growth, working closely with clients to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

The Role

We are at an exciting point in Fitzgerald Power’s journey, and as part of our ambitious growth plans, we are looking to welcome a Manager to our Payroll Team. This position represents a critical role in shaping the future of our Payroll division.

If you thrive in a dynamic, client-focused environment and are ready to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence within our Payroll services, we would love to hear from you.

What will you do?

• Oversee a team of payroll specialists, supporting their performance, training, and ongoing development.
• Assist with the onboarding of new payroll clients in collaboration with the Payroll Partner where required.
• Manage and process payroll for an assigned portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines and service standards are consistently met.
• Oversee the daily payroll workflow, ensuring adherence to the firm’s payroll standard operating procedures and internal controls.
• Manage the payroll inbox, ensuring internal and external payroll queries are allocated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure payroll reports, payslips, and related documentation are issued appropriately for weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls.
• Oversee the submission of Payroll Submission Requests (PSRs) to Revenue and monitor employer PAYE obligations and deadlines.
• Act as the first point of escalation for payroll queries and operational issues, escalating to the Payroll Manager or Partner where necessary.
• Support the team in responding to client payroll queries and managing compliance matters, including WRC and DSP inspections.
• Ensure timely client follow-ups where required information has not been received.
• Carry out and delegate additional payroll administration tasks as required to ensure efficient delivery of payroll services.

What will you bring?

• At least 3 years of payroll processing experience
• People management & supervision skills
• Knowledge of Thesaurus & BrightPay required
• IPASS qualification required
• Knowledge of Irish taxation for payroll
• Ability to manage priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Effective communicator & good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Great team working skills and an ability to show flexibility when faced with new challenges

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €45,000.00-€60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waterford, County Waterford