NHS Payroll Controller

Overview

This role supports the NHS payroll for UK healthcare organisations delivering essential services. You will take ownership of the full payroll lifecycle, working closely with NHS Trusts, HMRC and NHS Pensions, with specialist expertise in ESR (the NHS national payroll system).

There are 2 positions available.

Responsibilities

• Key and 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 resolve them with agreed 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.

Requirements

• Understanding of Payroll legislation (essential).
• Working knowledge of statutory deductions and how these are calculated (essential).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (essential).
• Ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure (essential).
• Ability to use own initiative and lead within a team.
• Ability to think logically and solve problems effectively.

Experience / Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• Experience working in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Methodical and analytical working style.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

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
• Affinity Groups (employee-led communities)
• Bounty Bonus (refer a friend)

Location

• Fully remote.
• The team is based out of the Belfast office, but these roles can be performed fully remotely.