Payroll (Finance) Officer

 Respond is one of the largest housing associations in Ireland, providing social housing and homeless services. Our vision is that ‘every family and individual in Ireland will have high-quality housing as part of a vibrant and caring community’. We are growing rapidly in response to the housing crisis and are now looking for the right person who has the passion and skills to help us realise our vision.

Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not “tick every box” there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply.

Role:                   Payroll (Finance) Officer

Location:            Head Office, Airmount, Dominick Place, Waterford 

Reporting To:   Financial Controller 

Terms:                Part Time, Fixed term contract 

Hours:               24 hours per week over 3 days

Salary:   €25,800 per annum

Job Purpose: 

Part of a team managing Respond’s Payroll Function as well as carrying out duties within the Accounts Payable Function

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate processing of two weekly and one monthly payroll
• Strict adherence to deadlines in the processing and submission of Revenue Returns
• Processing and reconciliation of monthly payroll reports for inclusion in monthly management accounts
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery
• Ensure payroll is processed in line with Revenue requirements, employment legislation, internal policies and agreed payroll deadlines.
• Liaise with employees when and if required
• Provide information and analysis to other in-house departments for payroll related reports
• Assisting with the preparation of data for the internal and external audits.
• Ensure that all payments are made in accordance with set procedures and guidelines
• Assist in preparation of job costing reports
• Assist in general and nominal ledger accounting transactions
• Respond to internal and external queries that may arise
• General administrative support including photocopying, filing, opening post, etc
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Essential Criteria/Education Qualification:

IPASS or similar payroll certification desirable but not essential.

Technical Skills/Personal Attributes:

• IT literate and fully proficient in Microsoft packages including PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Experience working with Micropay, or similar payroll packages
• Working Knowledge of computerised accounts package.

Desired Skills/Attributes:

• Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, both written and interpersonal, including the capacity to deal with situations requiring diplomacy and tact
• Attention to detail and excellent numerical skills

Experience:.

Position requires 3-5 years of payroll processing experience

Closing Date for Applicants: Tuesday, 22nd of September 2026