Payroll Administrator

Brighton, United Kingdom

This is a full‑time Payroll Administrator position based in the Brighton office, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 17.30, with a one hour lunch break. The role is on a fixed term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent. You will join a fast‑paced payroll team, delivering a timely and accurate service to a diverse client portfolio.

• Process payroll from start to finish in a timely and accurate manner
• Create and maintain detailed payroll records
• Calculate part‑month payments and holiday pay
• Manage statutory payments and process P45s
• Liaise with clients and clarify payroll calculations where necessary
• Manage client pension schemes across multiple providers, including set‑up and monthly uploads
• Ensure compliance with current payroll legislation and best practice
• Use Sage, STAR and Xero payroll software

• Experienced payroll professional with strong technical capability
• Excellent numerical skills
• Strong data entry and record‑keeping ability
• Competence in Excel
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision after initial training
• Confidence communicating with colleagues and clients across all mediums
• Good IT literacy and confidence using payroll software systems
• Methodical and organised approach
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Calmness under pressure when managing a busy workload
• Reliability, honesty and professionalism
• A minimum of five GCSEs at grades A–C, including Maths and English (legal right to work in the UK required)

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank and public holidays
• Opportunity to work with a tech‑focused and forward‑thinking team
• Potential to become permanent after successful fixed term period
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Employer is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all appropriately qualified candidates living in the United Kingdom.