Payroll Specialist

Payroll Administrator – Brighton – £28,000–£32,500 (DOE)

Join one of Sussex’s fastest-growing professional services teams and become part of something genuinely exciting.

Looking for a role where you can bring your payroll expertise to a thriving, ambitious, people‑first firm? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic organisation with multiple offices across Sussex, supporting thousands of clients and making payroll look effortless (even when it isn’t!).

This is a busy, engaging role in a supportive environment that values accuracy, initiative, and a friendly, can‑do attitude.

You’ll be a key part of the payroll team, responsible for delivering a fast, accurate, and compliant payroll service for a wide range of clients.

• Process end‑to‑end payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll records and manage statutory payments
• Handle part‑month calculations, holiday pay, P45s and more
• Liaise with clients, answering queries and clarifying calculations
• Manage client pension schemes with various providers
• Use Sage, STAR and Xero

If you love detail, deadlines, and making payroll look smooth and simple, you’ll fit right in.

• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Experience with data entry, payroll processing and record‑keeping
• Confident Excel user and generally great with systems
• Someone organised, methodical, and calm under pressure
• A great communicator who enjoys working with clients
• Able to work independently once trained
• 5 GCSEs A–C (or equivalent), including Maths and English

• Auto‑enrolment pension
• Cycl‑to‑work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Flexible working options
• Birthday leave (non‑contractual)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Social events throughout the year
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Brighton‑based (city centre). The team generally works in the office to collaborate effectively, with scope for up to two days a week working from home. Full‑time is 37.5 hours (Mon–Fri, 9.00–17.30), but alternative patterns from 30 hours+ can be considered.

This is a firm with serious growth and real career prospects. They’re known for supporting internal development, celebrating homegrown talent, and creating clear progression routes for people who want to build a long‑term career.

Send your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.