Payroll Administrator

CLEARLINE RECRUITMENT LTD; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Hybrid working

Pension

Cycle to Work

Free flu jabs

Maternity/Paternity pay

Social events

Career development

Job summary

CLEARLINE RECRUITMENT LTD is seeking an Experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team in Brighton. You will manage payroll processes from start to finish and communicate directly with clients, delivering accurate, compliant service.

The role offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) with hybrid working up to 2 days from home. A salary between 28,000 and 32,500 per annum depends on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll administration experience required.
• Experience processing payroll end-to-end.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills.
• Competent Microsoft Excel user with good record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Process client payrolls accurately and efficiently from start to finish.
• Create and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Calculate part-month payments and holiday pay.
• Calculate and manage statutory payments.
• Process P45s and liaise with clients on payroll calculations.
• Manage client workplace pension schemes across multiple providers.

Skills

Client communication

Numerical skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organised

Initiative

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Sage

STAR

Xero

Job description

Role: Experienced Payroll Administrator

Location: Brighton, East Sussex

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm. Alternative working patterns may be considered, with a minimum of 30 hours across 4 days per week.

Pay: 28,000 - 32,500 per annum, depending on experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Payroll Administrator to join one of our longstanding clients, a fast-growing professional services business based in Brighton.

Joining a busy payroll team, you will be responsible for delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service to a portfolio of clients. This role would suit an experienced payroll professional who is confident managing payroll processes from start to finish and communicating directly with clients.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus recognised bank and public holidays
• Non-contractual birthday leave
• Hybrid working flexibility, with up to 2 days per week working from home at this level
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Generous social events
• Genuine career development opportunities

The Requirements

• Previous payroll administration experience
• Experience processing payroll accurately from start to finish
• Excellent numerical and data entry skills
• Strong record-keeping and attention to detail
• Competent Microsoft Excel user
• Confident communicating directly with clients and colleagues
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable using different IT systems and software
• Methodical and highly organised approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work calmly under pressure
• Able to use initiative and work with minimal supervision following initial training
• Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grades A-C or equivalent, including Maths and English
• Experience with Sage, STAR or Xero would be advantageous
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK

The Role

• Process client payrolls accurately and efficiently from start to finish
• Create and maintain accurate payroll records
• Calculate part-month payments and holiday
• Calculate and manage statutory payments
• Process P45s
• Liaise directly with clients and clarify payroll calculations where required
• Manage client workplace pension schemes across multiple pension providers
• Set up pension arrangements and complete monthly uploads
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee information
• Use payroll systems including Sage, STAR and Xero
• Ensure deadlines are met while maintaining a high level of accuracy