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Payroll Associate

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ICON plc

Oct 8, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Healthcare
  • Dublin
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have payroll experience, strong communication and customer service skills, ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • You will ensure payroll inputs and outputs are accurate, manage queries, meet tax and compliance requirements, provide reports for audits, and enhance process efficiency while ensuring SOX compliance.

Requirements

  • Experience of Payroll processes preferred
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
  • Ability to work under pressure, to strict deadlines with a high volume of transactions
  • Attention to detail with excellent numerical and analytical skills
  • Proficient user of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for ensuring inputs to payrolls are completed and that trial and final payroll outputs are checked prior to salary payments being made
  • Ensure internal controls are implemented so that monthly changes are captured and processed correctly and that any differences are reconciled and explained
  • Upload electronic files and input any manual payments to the bank
  • Manage the Payroll mailbox to ensure queries are answered in a timely manner and filed appropriately
  • Ensure that all monthly and annual tax, pension and compliance requirements are met
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting to internal and external auditors
  • Work as part of Payroll team to ensure that all processes are as efficient as possible, documented appropriately and SOX Compliant.

FAQs

What location is this Payroll Associate position based in?

This Payroll Associate position is based in Dublin 18.

What type of work arrangement is offered for this role?

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a combination of in-office and remote work.

Is previous payroll experience required for this position?

While experience in payroll processes is preferred, it is not explicitly required.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Payroll Associate at ICON?

Responsibilities include ensuring payroll inputs and outputs are accurate, managing payroll queries, uploading payments, and ensuring compliance with tax and pension requirements.

What skills are important for success in this role?

Important skills include excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, numerical and analytical abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What benefits does ICON offer to its employees?

ICON offers various benefits including competitive salary, annual leave entitlements, health insurance, retirement planning options, life assurance, and flexible country-specific optional benefits.

Is ICON an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, ICON is committed to being an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

How does ICON support employee well-being?

ICON supports employee well-being through offerings like a Global Employee Assistance Programme, health assessments, and various health insurance options.

Can I apply for this position if I don’t meet all the listed requirements?

Yes, you are encouraged to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements, as there’s a chance you could be the right fit for the role.

What should I do if I need accommodation during the application process?

If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, you should let ICON know or submit a request through the designated link provided in the job description.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.