Payroll Supervisor Finance Brighton

Payroll Supervisor
Location:Brighton (2 days in office, 3 days from home)
Department: Finance
Position type:Full time, permanent

At MPB, we are transforming the way people buy, sell, and trade in photography and videography gear. As part of our growth journey, we're on the lookout for a highly organised, detail-driven Payroll Supervisor to join our Finance team. You'll take the lead on our global payroll operations - spanning the UK, Germany and the US - and ensure payroll is delivered on time, every time.

This is an exciting opportunity to own end-to-end payroll processes, work closely with both internal teams and external providers, and make your mark by driving process improvements and automation across international payroll functions.

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with the People team to prepare inputs and manage the monthly UK/EU and bi-monthly US payrolls.

• Fully own the end-to-end payroll process and manage relationships with external payroll providers.

• Reconcile payroll journals and nominal codes, reviewing payroll-related balance sheet entries monthly.

• Ensure the accurate administration of benefits such as pension schemes and localised offerings.

• Prepare P11D submissions and ensure all taxes and levies are correctly processed by payroll bureaus.

• Act as the go-to payroll expert, supporting managers and employees with queries and escalations.

• Monitor legislative changes across the UK, Germany and the US to maintain compliance.

• Liaise with external auditors for payroll-related requests.

• Drive continuous improvement through payroll automation initiatives and systems projects.

What we are looking for:

• AAT qualified (or equivalent) payroll professional with strong knowledge of employment tax and pensions.

• Proven UK payroll experience; US and/or German payroll experience is a strong advantage.

• Highly proficient in Excel and Google Sheets, with confidence in managing large data sets.

• Excellent time management, strong organisational skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

• A clear and confident communicator who thrives in both independent and team settings.

• Passionate about accuracy, compliance, and driving best-in-class payroll operations.

Our Values; applied

Better connected - working collaboratively and embracing diversity.

Passionately ambitious - encouraging creativity and continuous improvement.
Agents of change - promoting innovation, sustainability and development
Empowered and empowering - supporting ownership, initiative and success
Focused on excellence - aiming high and working smart
Insight-driven - acting on data to make impactful decisions.

About MPB

We are MPB, the largest global platform for used photography and videography equipment. Our platform transforms the way that people buy, sell and trade in photo and video kit. MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you've just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you're already a pro.

We recognise the benefit of inclusive practices to better build a diverse community here at MPB. Our commitment to ensuring inclusion fuels and connects us as one with the diverse community of visual storytellers that we serve.

MPB customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of family makeup, race, sexuality, religion, gender identity, disability or age. At MPB, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact and grow.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 1 wellbeing day off per year
• 5% employer contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Access to EAP with a range of employee discounts
• Buzzing social calendar
• Dog friendly workplace
• Bespoke Learning Management System - the MPB 'Learning Lab' with access thousands of free courses to upskill in any areas you'd like; whether personally or professionally
• 2 volunteer days per year for charity which aligns with MPB values, and of your choosing