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Payroll Administrator

Clearline Recruitment Ltd
Brighton
money-bag £28000 - £32000/annum
Posted: 25 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 24 September 2026
Ref: 225532161

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

If you''re keen to join an exceptional team who can offer flexibility, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career development within a growing professional services business, then please apply to this Experienced Payroll Administrator role below or call Jamie Watson on (phone number removed) between 9:00am - 5:30pm.

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