Deputy Payroll Manager


Job description

The Role The Cedar Foundation have approx. 650 employees and delivers a range of services that enable people with disabilities to get the most out of life and to be fully included in their communities. Our services are centred around the individual needs of each person and are delivered throughout Northern Ireland. The Role of Deputy Payroll Manager is to assist the Payroll Manager in the processing of a busy Payroll Department. This role will assist in overseeing payroll procedures, accurate payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, and acting as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries. Providing leadership to payroll staff in the absence of the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities

  • The Role of Deputy Payroll Manager is to assist the Payroll Manager in the processing of a busy Payroll Department.
  • This role will assist in overseeing payroll procedures, accurate payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, and acting as a point of contact for payroll-related inquiries.
  • Providing leadership to payroll staff in the absence of the Payroll Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • 3rd level qualification: RQF level 6 - Degree or equivalent or Part -Qualified Accounting Technician (IATI) or Part qualified accountant with recognised accounting body e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA.
  • AND Minimum 3 years specialist payroll experience managing large scale payroll for over 250plus employees.
  • OR RQF level 5 qualification AND Minimum of 5 years specialist payroll experience managing large scale payroll for over 250PLUS employees.
  • Knowledge of statutory regulations around payroll & pensions including auto enrolment, sickness, maternity & other family leave.
  • Experience of statutory payroll returns incl. RTI, FPS etc.
  • Knowledge of pension regulatory requirements.

Vacancy ID
1769887
Job Sector
General Management,Accountancy and Finance,Secretarial and Administration
Area
Belfast
Location
1 Ravenhill Reach, Belfast
Salary
£33,575 per annum (pro rata)
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
37
Published date
30/04/2026
Closing date
14/05/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed

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