Your mission:

Does payday mean more to you than checking your own bank account?!

Here at Epson Europe we are looking for a Payroll Controller to join our team on a fixed term contract initially until the end of January 2027.

Due to the expansion of the European payroll you will join our existing team of two. You will manage the outsourced payroll activities across a number of Epson Europe locations coordinating with our outsourced provider and internal teams (Finance and HR)

The role is based from our brand new Clarendon Works office in Watford (free parking available) on a hybrid basis (2 days in the office per week plus 2 additional team days per month). Facilities include free onsite gym, cafe and roof top bar!

What you will do:

• Prepare, document, check and disburse payroll, payroll taxes and employee benefit payments. 
• Monitor, correct, and evaluate current systems, and recommend operating efficiency improvements.
• Monitor and ensure proper documentation of employee benefits payments (including insurances)
• Submit monthly payroll reports to Finance, including and not limited to; journal entries, cost centre report and advance payments.
• Act as a first point of contact for all employees with regards to all salary, tax and benefits related questions
• Keep the payroll process documentation up to date.
• Create Purchase Orders on a weekly basis and confirm invoices or create accruals.
• Other duties, as may be required, in connection with payroll transactions for Epson entities.

What we ask for:

• Experience in a pure payroll position in a medium to large sized business
• Experience of European payroll would be beneficial but not essential
• Comfortable using MS Excel (Vlook ups and basic formulas)
• Experience working with an outsourced payroll provider would be beneficial but not essential.
• Numerate with attention to detail to ensure accuracy of work.

We are keen to hear from you even if you don’t match all listed requirements, but you identify with our brand and passion for innovation.

What we offer:

Our heritage 

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork, and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years running.