Payroll Accountant
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About the Role
📍 Brighton | Hybrid (up to 2 days WFH) | Full-Time
We’re recruiting for a Payroll Accountant to join a busy and growing accountancy practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, delivering accurate payroll services while building strong client relationships.
You’ll be part of a supportive team, managing payroll processes end-to-end across a varied client base.
What You’ll Do
Payroll Processing
- Process payroll from start to finish accurately and on time
- Calculate part months, holiday pay, and statutory payments
- Process P45s and maintain accurate payroll records
Client & Pension Management
- Liaise with clients to resolve payroll queries
- Manage workplace pension schemes across multiple providers
- Handle pension setup and monthly submissions
Systems & Compliance
- Work with payroll systems including Sage, STAR, and Xero
- Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and deadlines
- Maintain organised and accurate records
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in payroll processing (end-to-end preferred)
- Strong numerical and data entry skills
- Proficient in Excel and payroll systems (Sage, STAR, Xero beneficial)
- High attention to detail – “right first time” mindset
- Organised with strong time management skills
- Confident communicator with clients and colleagues
- Able to work independently and use initiative
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Minimum 5 GCSEs (A–C), including Maths and English
- Right to work in the UK
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £28,000 – £32,500
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)
- Auto-enrolment pension
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Birthday leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Generous social events
- Flexible working patterns considered (min. 30 hours / 4 days)
- Supportive and progressive environment
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If you’re an organised payroll professional looking for a role with variety, stability, and a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
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Eco Recruitment Group is an equal opportunity recruiter. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.⚠️ Please ensure you meet UK right-to-work requirements before applying.