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 ..... full job details .....