Payroll Specialist

ProTalent; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Brighton is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their dynamic team. You will process payroll accurately, maintain records, and liaise with clients. The ideal candidate has strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and experience with payroll systems like Sage, STAR, and Xero. This role offers competitive benefits, including flexible working options and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free flu jabs

Flexible working options

Birthday leave

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Social events throughout the year

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and record-keeping.
• Confident in using Excel and generally great with systems.
• Able to work independently once trained.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Data entry experience

Payroll processing experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organized and methodical

Education

5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English

Tools

Sage

STAR

Xero

Job description

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

• 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

• 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, 9:30), 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.