Payroll Associate 2027

At Forvis Mazars, we’re not just one of the leading professional services firms in Ireland — we’re a launchpad for ambitious graduates ready to make an impact. With over 1,000 professionals across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick, and a global network spanning 100+ countries, we offer the scale, support, and opportunities to help you thrive.

Why join us?

Our next-generation graduate programme is built around you. We understand that no two people are the same, so we tailor your training, mentoring, and career development to match your strengths, interests, and goals.

Here, you’ll be more than just a number. You’ll be empowered to lead, innovate, and grow — personally and professionally. If you're looking for a career where your voice matters and your work makes a difference, this is the place for you.

The Position

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, we wish to appoint an Associate to work in the Payroll Outsourcing Services department of Forvis Mazars.  Forvis Mazars has a dedicated outsourced payroll bureau that provides payroll service solutions to its clients ranging from multinational companies to owner managed businesses and to public sector bodies.  A full training programme will be provided to the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

Scheduling work to strict deadlines

Daily receipt and processing of payroll information

Issuing payslips

Dealing with client queries

Full training program will be provided to ideal candidate.

The payroll trainee will report to the payroll manager within the payroll division.

Management of time incurred on payroll processing.

Filing of Revenue returns online ROS

Liaising with clients

Liaising with Revenue Commissioners

General administration duties

Ideal Candidate

• Successful candidate must be IPASS qualified or prepared to complete IPASS course as part of their training contract

• Knowledge of computerised payroll systems

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Ability to work effectively to deadlines

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Effective organisational skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Previous payrolls experience an advantage

About you

We’re looking for bright, motivated individuals from a wide range of backgrounds—whether that’s engineering, business, law, science, or a related field. What matters most is your eagerness to learn, collaborate, and apply your skills effectively. We’ll equip you with the technical and business know-how you need—but your energy, curiosity, and attitude are what will set you apart. 

What we’re looking for

• You’re working towards or have recently completed an honours degree in any discipline. 

• You act with integrity and always strive to do the right thing. 

• You’re a strong communicator who enjoys meeting people and exploring new ideas. 

• You value respect, inclusivity, and supporting those around you. 

• You thrive in team environments and enjoy working with others. 

• You’re organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage your time effectively. 

• You’re comfortable with technology and have solid computer skills. 

• You think critically and enjoy solving problems with logic and creativity. 

• You have excellent organisational skills, computer literacy and attention to detail