NHS Payroll Controller

Overview

Two fully remote openings are available for an NHS Payroll Controller. This role supports organisations that deliver essential healthcare services across the UK, ensuring NHS employees are paid accurately and on time.

The team is based out of Belfast, but these roles can be performed fully remotely.

Responsibilities

• Key, check, and process payroll input
• Produce monthly reporting for the client and submit BACS upon authorization
• Produce scheduled payroll reports and payslips
• Ensure all payments are processed accurately and on time according to agreed schedules
• Handle client queries professionally and work to agreed resolutions and outcomes
• Maintain communication with third parties including HMRC, NHS Pensions, and Courts
• Process year-end returns accurately and on time
• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements
• Follow established processes and run sheets as set out by the NHS Specialist Team
• Use initiative and lead within a team

Requirements (Essential)

• Understanding of Payroll legislation
• Working knowledge of statutory deductions and how these are calculated
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to follow established processes and run sheets as set out by the NHS Specialist Team
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal abilities
• Methodical and analytical working style
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to think logically and solve problems effectively

Education / Experience / Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including Maths and English
• Experience working in a customer-focused environment

Compensation & Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays; option to buy up to 10 extra days
• Days of Difference: up to 3 extra days off for volunteering
• Pension Contributions: 5% employer match
• Income Protection: up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness
• Life Assurance: 4x salary tax-free lump sum
• Critical Illness Cover: £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents)
• Private Medical Insurance (fast access to private healthcare)
• Health Cash Plan (claim back physio, therapies & more)
• Dental Insurance (cover for routine & emergency care)
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme (range of electric & hybrid vehicles)
• Affinity Groups (employee-led communities)
• Bounty Bonus (refer a friend & get rewarded)

Location

Fully remote (team based out of Belfast).