Payroll Specialist - Brighton

£28,000 - £35,000
Ref: 2067 Date Posted: Thursday 07 May 2026

Payroll 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.