Payroll Specialist

2 weeks ago

Brighton, United Kingdom ProTalent Full time

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

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. Day to day, you’ll:

• 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.

What They’re Looking For

• 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

The Perks

This firm genuinely looks after its people and offers a brilliant benefits package, including:

• Auto-enrolment pension

• Cycle-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

Location & Working Pattern

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.

Why Join?

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.

Ready to join a forward-thinking team where your work genuinely matters?

Send your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat

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