Payroll Assistant Manager at Grant Thornton

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processing, Irish Payroll Legislation, Client Relationship Management, Excel, Quantum, EuropayX, Sage Micropay, ROS, EFT Processes, PAYE, USC, PRSI, Benefits-in-Kind, Compliance, Mentoring, Problem-solving

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Assistant Manager – Payroll About the Role We are looking to hire an Assistant Manager to join our growing Payroll Team at Grant Thornton. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-paced, expanding team that delivers high-quality payroll services to a diverse client portfolio. The successful candidate will support the management of end-to-end payroll operations, provide technical payroll expertise within the Tax team, and help ensure the highest standards of compliance, accuracy, and client service. This role requires strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple client deadlines while supporting the development of junior team members. Roles and Responsibilities * Support the management of end-to-end processing of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients. * Act as the primary point of contact for client payroll queries, ensuring a high standard of service and timely resolution of issues. * Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and in compliance with Irish payroll legislation, maintaining all statutory records and Revenue requirements. * Support the Payroll Manager by reviewing payroll processes, mentoring junior team members and driving continuous improvement. * Provide technical payroll expertise within the Employment Tax team and contribute to payroll-related projects as required. Skills and Attributes * 4 years' payroll experience in a payroll bureau or professional services environment, with an IPASS qualification desirable. * Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation, including PAYE, USC, PRSI and Benefits-in-Kind (BIK), with experience using ROS & EFT processes. * Experience with payroll systems such as Quantum, EuropayX and Sage Micropay, along with strong Excel skills. * Excellent organisational, communication and client relationship management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. * High attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and an interest in using AI and technology to enhance payroll processes. #LI-GK1 We are Grant Thornton Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located. At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it. A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. Our Benefits Please follow this link [https://www.grantthornton.ie/careers/benefits/#faq_5953339_3] for information on our generous benefits package. Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one. Reward and benefits Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. Recognition We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse client portfolio while ensuring compliance with Irish legislation. Provide technical expertise to the Employment Tax team and mentor junior staff to drive continuous improvement.