Payroll/Finance Administrator

Full Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organised and motivated Payroll/Finance Administrator to join our finance team in our head office in Harrogate.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Payroll / Finance Administrator is responsible for managing employee pay and supporting financial operations within an organisation. The role combines payroll processing with broader finance and administrative duties

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate wages, salaries, bonuses, and deductions

• Check and monitor commission calculations

• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time

• Manage overtime, sick pay, and holiday pay with assistance of HR Department.

• Ensure payroll complies with tax laws (e.g. PAYE, National Insurance)

• Submit reports to HMRC and maintain payroll records

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting

• Process invoices and expenses

• Reconcile accounts and support audits

• Handle payroll queries and maintain employee records

• Input manual timesheets into payroll software

• Input payroll costs into project costing system

• Adhoc Financial Duties as required.

Key Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Knowledge of payroll systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)

• Understanding of UK tax and employment regulations

• Good communication skills and confidentiality

Experience

• Background in accounting, finance, or business administration

• Experience with spreadsheets and financial software