Senior Payroll Administrator

TPF Recruitment | Full time

Brighton, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/04/2026

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• Job ID ZR_7645_JOB
• Date Opened 14/04/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Industry -Payroll
• Salary £28,000 - £30,000
• City Brighton
• Province East Sussex
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code BN1 2FU

A well-established and growing professional services firm in Brighton is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their dynamic and tech-forward team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive and modern environment that values innovation, hosts regular social events, and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our client is a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants. The firm services clients vast-ranging in size, industry, and sector and you will therefore get exposure to a wide variety of client types and scope.

Joining as a Senior Payroll Administrator in the firm's Brighton office, you will be responsible for the:

• End-to-end payroll processing.
• Maintaining and updating payroll records.
• Managing calculations for part months and holiday pay.
• Administering statutory payments.
• Handling P45s and liaising with clients to address queries and clarify calculations.
• Managing client pension schemes, including setup and monthly uploads with multiple pension providers.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong numerical and data entry skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and colleagues.
• Problem-solving abilities and a methodical approach to tasks.
• A strong aptitude for learning and using IT systems and software.
• Effective time management, prioritisation, and multitasking skills.
• Reliability, trustworthiness, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of five GCSEs (A-C grades), including Maths and English.
• Previous experience working in a payroll function is essential.
• Familiarity with payroll software packages such as Sage and STAR is advantageous.

Location: Brighton

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience), with an annual salary review in March.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank and public holidays
• Regular social events
• Opportunity to work with a tech-focused and forward-thinking team.
• On site working.

Please apply for the vacancy or contact Mark Sitton to arrange a confidential conversation on 01273 102 360, mark@tpfrecruitment.com , or via (1) Mark Sitton | LinkedIn. 

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