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Experienced Payroll Administrator

Placr Recruitment


Job Location:

Brighton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 August 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Experienced Payroll Administrator

Brighton Full-time or minimum 30 hours over four days Hybrid working available

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator who takes pride in getting things right first time

Our client is a fast-growing and highly regarded accountancy firm supporting thousands of businesses and individuals across Sussex. They are looking for a confident organised Payroll Administrator to join their busy and friendly Brighton team.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a successful firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers excellent long-term career development.

What Youll Be Doing
  • Managing client payrolls accurately from start to finish
  • Creating and maintaining payroll records
  • Calculating holiday pay part-month payments and statutory payments
  • Processing P45s
  • Liaising directly with clients and answering payroll queries
  • Setting up and managing workplace pension schemes
  • Completing monthly uploads across multiple pension providers
  • Working with payroll software including Sage STAR and Xero
What Were Looking For
  • Previous payroll administration experience
  • Excellent numerical and data-entry skills
  • Strong attention to detail and a right-first-time approach
  • Confident communication skills when dealing with clients and colleagues
  • Good Excel IT and general software knowledge
  • The ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
  • A methodical organised and reliable approach
  • Confidence working independently following initial training
  • The legal right to work in the UK
Hours and Location

The role is based in central Brighton and can be offered as:

  • Full-time: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
  • Part-time: A minimum of 30 hours across four days per week

The team primarily works from the office although up to two days of home working per week may be available following initial training.

Whats on Offer
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid-working opportunities
  • Non-contractual birthday leave
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Workplace pension
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Generous company social events
  • Genuine training and career-progression opportunities

Ready for your next move in payroll Apply today for a confidential conversation with Placr Recruitment.