Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist - Belfast (Hybrid) MCS Group is proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading professional services firms. A prestigious accountancy practice to recruit a Senior Payroll Specialist for their growing team based in Belfast. The Company: A leading professional services firm providing audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing services to a wide range of clients, from privately-owned businesses to large multinationals. With a collaborative culture, a commitment to excellence, and a focus on career development, they help their people and their clients grow and succeed. The payroll team works closely with clients to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing across a variety of sectors. As the team continues to expand, our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to join the team. What's in it for you?

• Bonus paid every July as part of year end process based on performance (high performers can expect 3-4k)


• Medical insurance


• Life Assurance


• State of the art offices


• Study support for CIPP


• Critical illness cover


• Generous pension


• Holidays - 25 days + stat days

Job Duties of the Senior Payroll Specialist include:

• Manage a portfolio of UK payroll clients (ranging from 1 to 700 employees)


• Serve as the main point of contact for all client payroll queries and relationships


• Oversee complex payroll tasks including benefits, pensions, and statutory deductions


• Administer both weekly and monthly payroll runs


• Support business development through client retention, upselling, and onboarding

What you need to be the Successful Senior Payroll Specialist?

• Extensive experience in payroll, ideally within a bureau environment


• Strong background in either an accountancy practice or payroll bureau


• Open to candidates with in-house payroll experience


• CIPP qualification preferred but not essential


• Looking for someone who can take full ownership of client payrolls and deliver excellent service

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS group on or

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