Payroll Administrator

Clearline Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Brighton seeks an Experienced Payroll Administrator to handle end-to-end payroll across client accounts and maintain accurate records. Candidates must possess strong numerical skills, Excel proficiency, and a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths & English. The position offers a supportive team environment and development opportunities. Benefits include hybrid working, an auto-enrolment pension, and generous holiday entitlement. This is a full-time role with a salary range of £28,000 to £32,500 per annum based on experience.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Generous social events

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and solve problems.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll across various accounts.
• Maintain accurate payroll records.
• Liaise with clients regarding payroll queries.

Skills

Strong numerical and data entry skills

Excellent attention to detail

Competent Excel user

Confident communicator

IT-savvy

Reliable and organised

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs A–C including Maths & English

Tools

Sage

STAR

Xero

Job description

Role: Experienced Payroll Administrator
Location: Brighton (office–based with some hybrid flexibility)
Hours: Full–time, 37.5 hours Monday–Friday (minimum 30 hours / 4 days considered)
Pay: 28,000 – 32,500 per annum (DOE)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Payroll Administrator to join one of our longstanding clients, a well–established and growing organisation offering a supportive team environment and strong development opportunities, based in Brighton.

Benefits

• Auto–enrolment pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH per week depending on experience)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Generous social events
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

The Requirements

• Strong numerical and data entry skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record–keeping
• Competent Excel user
• Ability to work methodically and manage a busy workload
• Confident communicator across all mediums with colleagues and clients
• Comfortable problem solving and using own initiative
• IT–savvy and confident learning new systems
• Reliable, organised, and able to prioritise effectively
• Minimum 5 GCSEs A–C including Maths & English
• Legal right to work in the UK

The Role

• Process end–to–end payroll across a range of client accounts
• Maintain and update payroll records accurately
• Calculate part–month pay and holiday entitlements
• Manage statutory payments
• Process P45s and associated payroll documentation
• Liaise with clients, resolving payroll queries and providing clear explanations
• Administer pension schemes across multiple providers
• Work with payroll software including Sage, STAR and Xero

If you're keen to join an exceptional team who can offer strong progression, a supportive culture, and the chance to develop your payroll career, then please apply to this Experienced Payroll Administrator role below or call Jamie Watson on (phone number removed) between 9:00am – 5:30pm.