Payroll Administrator
Horsham, West Sussex | £30,000 – £40,000 DOE | Permanent | Full Time
Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for your next challenge?
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to join a busy and supportive payroll team in Horsham. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing and contribute to a well-established function within a dynamic organisation.
The Role
You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll services across both weekly and monthly cycles. This varied role will give you exposure to high-volume payroll activity, employee lifecycle administration, and compliance with HMRC reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Processing weekly and monthly payrolls for salaried, hourly, and shift-paid employees
Administration of starters, leavers and employee changes
Handling statutory payments including holiday, sick, maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
Managing overtime, allowances and other payments accurately
Producing and distributing payslips via online platforms and post
Submitting RTI and EPS reports to HMRC
Reconciling deductions such as AEOs, Tax, NI and Trade Union payments
Supporting year-end activities including P60 generation and HMRC reporting
Maintaining accurate employee records on payroll and HR systems
Responding to payroll queries promptly and professionally
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate:
Solid payroll experience in a busy, high-volume environment
Strong knowledge of PAYE, payroll processes and HMRC compliance
Experience using payroll systems (SAP or Oracle HCM desirable, but other systems considered)
Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word
A team-player attitude, with the confidence to use initiative and suggest improvements
Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Payroll or accounts qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
The Offer
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 DOE
Hours: 37.5 per week (08:45–17:00, flexibility available)
Location: Horsham, West Sussex (office-based)
Supportive, collaborative team environment with opportunities to develop
26 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, life assurance and more!
Apply today for immediate consideration