Payroll Controller

Payroll Controller Location: Salford, Manchester Contract Type: Hybrid, Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week Salary: Up to 38,000 per annum (depending on experience) The Role: We are seeking an experienced Payroll Controller to join a busy and collaborative payroll team. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll services across the UK and ROI. Reporting to the Payroll Control Manager, you will take ownership of payroll processing, statutory reporting, reconciliations, and payroll-related financial controls, while providing expert payroll support across the wider business. This is a hybrid position. During the initial six-month training period, you will be expected to attend the office approximately three days per week, reducing to two days per week thereafter. Key Responsibilities Process accurate and timely payrolls in line with statutory legislation, company policies, and contractual requirements. Complete end-to-end payroll activities, including gross-to-net calculations, payslips, payment files, financial postings, and auto-enrolment administration. Ensure payroll costs are accurately reported within the general ledger and balance sheet. Manage statutory reporting requirements, including submissions to HMRC and Irish Revenue, year-end processing, and post-year-end adjustments. Process interim BACS/SEPA payments, recalls, and manual payroll calculations, including overpayments. Administer payroll-related schemes such as ..... full job details .....