Payroll Manager

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Valley Mills, Drighlington

Compensation: £52,000 - £60,000 / year

At , we believe everything has value and nothing should be wasted. We make it simple for customers to sell the pre‑loved items they no longer need, giving them a second chance while creating a more sustainable way to buy and sell.

We are building the world’s largest trading platform for pre‑loved items, powered by people and data. With teams across the UK and Europe, we work as one business to create brilliant experiences for our customers, partners and each other.

Our Finance team keeps  running smoothly, compliantly and with the reliable information needed to make good decisions. Based in Leeds, the team partners across the business to strengthen financial controls, improve systems and support our continued growth across Europe.

Payroll sits at the heart of that work. It brings Finance, People and operational teams together to make sure every colleague is paid accurately, on time and with care, wherever they work.

As Payroll Manager, you’ll be our go‑to expert for payroll across the UK and Europe. You’ll own the end‑to‑end UK payroll and oversee outsourced international payrolls, starting with the Netherlands and expanding as  enters new countries.

This is a hands‑on role with real influence. You’ll combine technical payroll expertise with strong relationships, clear controls and practical problem‑solving to create a payroll experience colleagues can trust.

• UK payroll is accurate, compliant and delivered on time every month.
• Outsourced European payroll providers receive complete information, meet agreed standards and resolve issues quickly.
• Payroll changes, risks, approvals and dependencies are tracked clearly and supported by audit‑ready records.
• Payroll journals, reconciliations and variance analysis give Finance reliable information each month.
• New-country payrolls are introduced with clear ownership, controls, documentation and trusted providers.
• Colleagues receive clear, caring and timely support when they have a payroll question.

• Own the end‑to‑end monthly UK payroll, from data preparation and validation through to approval, payment and reporting.
• Coordinate payroll changes with the People team, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, benefits, allowances and deductions.
• Process statutory payments, including SMP, SPP and SSP, and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Complete payroll‑related HMRC submissions, year‑end activity and statutory reporting within required deadlines.

• Oversee outsourced Dutch payroll and act as the key link between internal teams and the payroll provider.
• Check payroll inputs and outputs carefully, challenge discrepancies and make sure issues are resolved before payroll is finalised.
• Define clear responsibilities, timelines and controls with each international payroll provider.
• Support payroll setup in new countries, including provider selection, onboarding, process design and readiness checks.

• Maintain clear payroll procedures, approval controls and audit‑ready records across every country in scope.
• Stay informed about relevant payroll legislation and translate changes into practical actions for the business.
• Partner with Finance on payroll journals, balance‑sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and month‑end reporting.
• Support payroll audits, tax submissions and compliance reviews, providing complete and accurate evidence.
• Track payroll risks, changes and dependencies, escalating concerns early and recommending appropriate action.

• Lead improvements to payroll systems, data flows and controls, including the implementation of new payroll platforms where required.
• Run post‑payroll reviews to identify…