Payroll Specialist
CV-LibraryBrightonpermanentPosted: 7 May 2026
Apply NowPayroll Specialist | Brighton | £28,000 – £35,000 | Office Based
A leading Brighton-based accountancy firm is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their dedicated payroll team. With a varied client base and a strong reputation across the South East, this is a brilliant opportunity to do payroll properly, in a team that knows the work inside out.
You'll be looking after a portfolio of clients with weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and annual pay runs, working alongside colleagues who genuinely enjoy the technical side of payroll.
The role:
Running end-to-end payroll for a wide range of clients
Processing starters, leavers, and salary changes
Administering SMP, SPP, SSP, and other statutory payments
Handling client queries and resolving them properly
Ensuring full compliance with HMRC and current legislation
Supporting year-end processes and P11D submissions
What's on offer:
£28,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
Friendly, established payroll team
Genuinely varied client portfolio
Office-based role in central Brighton
Supportive environment with proper investment in your development
You'll fit this role if:
You've got solid bureau or in-house payroll experience
You're confident with statutory payments and end-to-end processing
You enjoy client contact and being the go-to person on payroll queries
You take pride in getting it right the first time
If you're a payroll professional who wants to work somewhere stable, well run, and properly invested in their team, this is well worth a conversation
A leading Brighton-based accountancy firm is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their dedicated payroll team. With a varied client base and a strong reputation across the South East, this is a brilliant opportunity to do payroll properly, in a team that knows the work inside out.
You'll be looking after a portfolio of clients with weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and annual pay runs, working alongside colleagues who genuinely enjoy the technical side of payroll.
The role:
Running end-to-end payroll for a wide range of clients
Processing starters, leavers, and salary changes
Administering SMP, SPP, SSP, and other statutory payments
Handling client queries and resolving them properly
Ensuring full compliance with HMRC and current legislation
Supporting year-end processes and P11D submissions
What's on offer:
£28,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
Friendly, established payroll team
Genuinely varied client portfolio
Office-based role in central Brighton
Supportive environment with proper investment in your development
You'll fit this role if:
You've got solid bureau or in-house payroll experience
You're confident with statutory payments and end-to-end processing
You enjoy client contact and being the go-to person on payroll queries
You take pride in getting it right the first time
If you're a payroll professional who wants to work somewhere stable, well run, and properly invested in their team, this is well worth a conversation