Full job descriptionRole: 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 between 9:00am - 5:30pm.