Senior Payroll Administrator

Overview

Xeinadin is hiring a Senior Payroll Administrator for its Killarney team in County Kerry, Ireland. The role sits within a firm formed in 2019 by bringing together a number of respected advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland, with a focus on delivering locally rooted, trusted advice to SMEs through strong working relationships. The company operates through collaborative regional offices and values people who can contribute expertise while growing their careers in a forward-looking environment.

This is a permanent position for someone ready to take charge of intricate, end-to-end payroll work and ensure each stage is handled accurately, compliantly, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to keep employee information accurate and up to date, while building solid relationships and delivering a high standard of service.
• Oversee payroll processing from beginning to end, including RTI submissions, pension uploads, and preparation of reports for payments and third parties.
• Keep detailed records and maintain a reliable document control process so that every input is traceable, compliant, and properly documented for audit purposes.
• Monitor changes in internal policies and payroll-related tax rules, applying the latest requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Prepare month-end journals and supporting reports when required for posting and audit review, helping support the organisation’s financial operations.

Requirements

• Accounting Technician or IPASS qualification, together with at least 3 years of payroll experience.
• Strong focus on detail and a consistently accurate working style.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and enjoying regular interaction.
• Self-driven, enthusiastic, and able to work well with teammates.
• Willingness to support and mentor junior colleagues where needed.

Additional Information

Vacancy No: VN2211

Location: Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Model: Hybrid

Salary: Competitive

Duration: N/A

Company Background: Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices in the UK and Ireland joined forces to rethink the future of accountancy. Its mission is to support SMEs with trusted, local advice delivered through close-knit, forward-thinking relationships.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Extra leave available at certain seniority levels.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional leave days, with a total annual cap of 30 days.
• Christmas business closure, subject to business needs and exceptions.
• Life assurance at 4 times annual salary.
• Enhanced family leave arrangements.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• 24/7 employee assistance support that is free and confidential.
• Access to a corporate discounts platform.
• Flexible benefits platform with optional, self-funded insurance and wellbeing products at corporate rates, depending on seniority, including critical illness cover, cash plan, cycle to work, eye care, and dental.