<div><b>Payroll Administrator – Large Independent Accountancy Practice, Brighton</b><p><b>Location:</b> Brighton City Centre</p><p><b>Hours:</b> Full time (37.5 hours). Flexible patterns considered — minimum 30 hours / 4 days per week.</p><p><b>The Opportunity</b></p><p>You’ll join a busy payroll function delivering accurate, timely payroll services for a wide variety of clients. This is a great role for someone who enjoys problem solving, client interaction and working with autonomy once trained.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Process payroll in a timely and accurate manner from start to finish</li><li>Create and maintain payroll records</li><li>Calculate part months & holiday</li><li>Manage statutory payments</li><li>Process P45’s</li><li>Liaise with clients, clarifying calculations as necessary.</li><li>Managing client pension schemes via multiple pension providers i.e. setting up and monthly uploading.</li><li>Practice software packages used – Sage, STAR & Xero</li></ul><h3>Skills & Experience</h3><p>We’re looking for someone who is:</p><ul><li>Previous payroll experience in accountancy practice</li><li>Highly numerate with strong attention to detail</li><li>Experienced in data entry and record keeping</li><li>Competent with Excel and confident with IT systems</li><li>Able to work methodically, multitask and stay calm under pressure</li><li>Comfortable communicating with clients and colleagues</li><li>Capable of working independently after initial training</li><li>Reliable, trustworthy and organised</li><li>Legally authorised to work in the UK</li></ul><h3>What’s on Offer</h3><p>A supportive, people-focused environment with a range of benefits, including:</p><ul><li>Auto-enrolment pension</li><li>Free flu jabs</li><li>Birthday leave</li><li>Enhanced maternity & paternity pay</li><li>Generous social events</li></ul><p>The firm also offers genuine opportunities for growth and development, with many team members progressing from trainee level to senior roles.</p><p>If you’re looking to grow your payroll career in a supportive, ambitious firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!</p></div>