Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description – Senior Payroll Specialist 

Reporting To: Payroll Manager 

Team: Payroll 

Location: Waterford, Ireland 

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 Senior Payroll Specialist 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? 

• Assist with the onboarding of new payroll clients in collaboration with the Payroll Partner & Manager where . 

• Manage client payroll operations, ensuring all time frames and service expectations are consistently achieved. 

• 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  to ensure efficient delivery of payroll services. 

What will you bring? 

• Significant prior experience in payroll processing and compliance. 

• Proficient in payroll software; prior experience with Thesaurus and BrightPay is highly desirable. 

• Completed IPASS (Irish Payroll Association) Qualification. 

• Knowledge of Irish taxation for payroll. 

• Ability to manage priorities and meet strict deadlines. 

• Effective communicator & good interpersonal skills. 

• Requires a keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing error free work. 

• Requires a proactive attitude with a constant drive to improve workflows and efficiencies. 

• Great team working skills and an ability to show flexibility when faced with new challenges.