Payroll Clerk

Copius Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider located in Northern Ireland is seeking a Payroll Clerk to manage payroll processing accurately and timely. The role involves reviewing timesheets, maintaining payroll systems, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in payroll, proficiency in Excel and Sage, and strong attention to detail. This position supports the finance team and communicates with employees on payroll-related inquiries.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and verify timesheets for accuracy.
• Maintain payroll information in the payroll system.
• Prepare payroll summaries and journal entries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Tools

Excel

Sage

Job description

Position Summary

ThePayrollClerkis responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthlypayroll, ensuring employee salaries, benefits, deductions, and timekeeping data are correctly recorded and compliant with contractual and legal obligations.

ThePayrollClerkworks closely with Contract Managers and other members of the finance team, including internationalpayrollpartners, to maintain correctpayrollrecords.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and verify timesheets for accuracy.
• Enter, maintain, and updatepayrollinformation in thepayrollsystem (e.g. working hours, pay rates, deductions, taxes, etc.).
• Reviewpayrollreports and correct any errors before final submission to ensure accurate payment to all employees.
• Maintainpayrollrecords, employee files, and documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Update and maintain weekly hours, absence, and holiday leave trackers.
• Completepayrollonboarding for new hires, including supporting tax exemption requests where relevant.
• Preparepayrollsummaries, cost reports, andpayrolljournal entries for accounting.
• Distribute employee earnings statements, tax forms, etc. from internationalpayrollproviders.
• Support year-end activities, including P60 preparation, audit schedules, and tax filings.
• Serve as a point of contact for employeepayrollquestions regarding wages, deductions, and taxes.
• Provide timely resolution ofpayrolldiscrepancies or issues.
• Communicatepayroll-related updates and deadlines to employees.
• Ensure all logistics deductions are made correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assist with updates topayrollprocesses and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requiredpayrolldocumentation.
• Participate in process improvement projects to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Experience & Skills

• 1–3 years ofpayrollexperience preferred.
• Experience withpayrollsystems and excellent knowledge of Excel and Sage.
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Understanding of basicpayrollprinciples, wage laws, and taxation.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role

contact Jordan McCreedyor click to upload your CV and submit your application.

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Copius Group is a premier provider of construction and engineering services, delivering comprehensive solutions for offshore and onshore projects across the globe. Specialising in Electrical, Mechanical, Construction, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services, Copius supports essential infrastructure developments in sectors including Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Heavy Industry, and Mission-Critical Infrastructure. We deliver full M&E services and HV/MV design and construction within the Power & Energy, Data Centres, Life Sciences, Industrial, Commercial, Renewables, and Oil & Gas industries, both on and offshore. Our expert technical team manages all stages of the project life cycle, from design to construction, installation, testing, commissioning, operations, and maintenance.

At the heart of Copius are our core values: INTEGRITY, SAFETY, QUALITY, PROGRESSIVE THINKING, and COLLABORATION.

These values drive our highly skilled workforce to deliver exceptional service, tailored solutions, and consistent value for our clients. From engineering design and construction to specialised offshore access solutions, our teams are dedicated to meeting the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.