Practice Payroll Administrator

Brighton, United Kingdom | Posted on 22/09/2026

A very successful, well-established, and highly regarded, multi-sited accountancy practice based in Brighton, Sussex is searching for a Payroll Administrator to help manage the delivery of payroll services to the firm's varied client base, in a key role within the firm, offering excellent progression and development potential.

Our client is a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants. The firm services clients vast-ranging in size, industry, and sector and you will therefore get exposure to a wide variety of client types and scope.

Joining as a Payroll Administrator in the firm's Brighton office, you will be responsible for the:

• Delivery of payroll services (weekly/monthly, etc) to an extensive spectrum of around 50 - 100 clients, dealing with queries and advising clients on technical issues, and assisting with other projects.
• You will take on responsibility as you develop within the firm and role, delivering a quality service to the clients and building strong relationships. You will carve a pivotal role within the firm's payroll department and progress in your career, with increasing responsibility.

As a Payroll Administrator, you will have:

• General Practice or Industry Required - 12 Months Essential
• A logical individual with good attention to detail
• Experience in running client payrolls essential
• Software experience should include Sage, IRIS, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Good communicator both oral and written.

• Hybrid and flexible working hours available.
• Relaxed Dress Cod
• Quarterly company events.
• 5% company pension.
• 22 days annual leave, increasing to 25 after 5 years of service.

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people.