Company Description At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
Job Description
What will you be doing?
We're seeking a talented individual to join our team in Dublin, where you'll be responsible for managing your own payroll portfolio and reporting directly to the Payroll Manager. You'll also be required to review other team members work, from time to time, in line with the protocols and procedures S&W have in place.
As a Payroll Specialist, your responsibilities will include among others
Manage a portfolio of payroll clients
Handle smooth handover and take-on of new clients transferring from other payroll providers
Managing client expectations and assisting clients with a positive attitude
Managing & dealing with client issues / problems on their payroll matters
Handling engagement letters and AML procedures for new clients as required and any remediation work that may arise
Ensuring that take on procedures for new clients won are dealt with on a timely basis, to ensure the client experiences a smooth transition to S&W
Qualifications
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you should have
Current knowledge of developments in the sector
Experience of simultaneous management of multiple payrolls with a key attention to detail
Ability to process payroll input information provided by the client and liaise with client to clear any ambiguous instructions
Ability to attend to any client queries or Revenue issues
Responsible for payroll compliance and maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations, contracts, policies, procedures and controls governing payroll operations across the region
Ability to be the client's main point of contact
Desired
Customer-focused with a service-orientated approach
Relevant payroll qualifications are preferable
Knowledge and experience in dealing with banking/uploading of bank files
Managing client expectations and assisting clients with a positive attitude
IT experience to assist with the development of the payroll business is preferred, alongside experience of payroll software in use Sage
IPASS qualification or studying towards
Additional Information
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection (GIP)
Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous Holiday Entitlement
Voluntary Benefits
Private Medical Additional Cover (PMI)
Bike to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Eye Care Support
Gym Membership
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.