Payroll/Finance Administrator

Ventrolla; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventrolla in Harrogate is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll/Finance Administrator to join our finance team at head office. You will manage employee pay, support budgeting and forecasting, and assist with general financial tasks.

The role requires strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks. UK payroll regulations and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and financial administration.
• Knowledge of UK payroll tax rules and employment regulations.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial software is required.

Responsibilities

• Calculate wages, salaries, bonuses, and deductions.
• Ensure payroll is accurate and paid on time.
• Submit reports to HMRC and maintain payroll records.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Accounting/Finance background

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

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