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