Payroll and Finance Administrator

Salary: €32,000–€35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Right at Home is one of Ireland’s leading and award-winning homecare providers. We are currently recruiting a Payroll and Finance Administrator to join our team.

Our mission is “To Improve the Quality of Life for Those We Serve.”

Company Values

Personable | Accountable | Real | Thrive

The Role

The Payroll and Finance Administrator will support the accurate and timely processing of the Company’s fortnightly payroll, while also providing day-to-day administrative support to the Finance Department.

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work accurately within strict deadlines. They will also be responsible for responding to payroll queries and maintaining confidential employee and financial information.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Financial Controller

Payroll Responsibilities

• Process the Company’s fortnightly payroll accurately and on time using CollSoft and OneTouch.

• Review and verify employee hours, rates of pay, holidays, absences and other payroll-related information.

• Add new employees to the relevant payroll and workforce-management systems.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records.

• Process CareFriends referral payments.

• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll queries from employees and managers.

• Prepare, review and reconcile payroll reports using Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and other relevant formulas.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and supporting documentation.

• Adhere strictly to deadlines for payroll processing and the submission of Revenue returns.

• Maintain a good working knowledge of Irish payroll taxation and other statutory requirements.

• Keep up to date with relevant legislative and industry changes and incorporate these changes into Company practices.

• Carry out any other payroll-related duties that may reasonably be required.

Finance Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

• Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts.

• Assist the Finance Department with the preparation of financial reports.

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

• Carry out general administrative duties for the Finance Department.

Data Protection and Confidentiality

The Payroll and Finance Administrator will have access to sensitive employee and financial information and must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality at all times.

The successful candidate must comply with all applicable requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Acts and Company policies relating to data protection, confidentiality, record management and information security.

Health and Safety

Employees are required to comply with all Company health and safety policies and procedures and to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions while at work.

Essential Requirements

• Previous payroll administration or payroll-processing experience.

• Good working knowledge of Irish payroll taxation and Revenue requirements.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience using VLOOKUP.

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively within strict deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to respond professionally to employee and management queries.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and financial information.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using CollSoft, OneTouch or similar payroll and workforce-management systems.

• Experience processing fortnightly payroll.

• Bookkeeping experience using a financial system such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.

• Previous experience working within the healthcare or homecare sector.

Essential Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Planning and organisation.

• Confidentiality and discretion.

• Problem-solving and analytical ability.

• Communication and interpersonal skills.

• Accountability and reliability.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Right to Work

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory evidence of their legal right to work in Ireland and any other documentation required under Irish employment legislation.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Right at Home is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, civil status, family status, race, religion, sexual orientation or membership of the Traveller community.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual appointed to the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or requirements. Duties may be amended from time to time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory reference checks, proof of identity, proof of eligibility to work in Ireland and completion of any pre-employment checks considered appropriate for the role.

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