Payroll/Finance Administrator

Recruiter
Ventrolla
Location
Harrogate
Salary
£26,000 - £30,000 per year (Company Pension)
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
17 October 2026
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Job description

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
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