Part time or Full time Payroll and Accounts Administrator, Harrogate | £28,500 per annum (FTE) |
28-35hrs/week, Office Based
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll and Accounts Administrator. This is a varied, hands-on role where payroll will be your main focus, alongside supporting the wider finance team with accounts administration.
The role is full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) or they can offer part time hours, of 28hours/week+ it is a fully office based, offering a supportive working environment and strong benefits.
You will take ownership of the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent service to employees, while also assisting with day-to-day finance administration tasks.
Key responsibilities include:
Payroll
1. Processing monthly payroll, including new starters, leavers, sickness absence, holiday pay, and maternity/paternity pay
2. Administering SSP, SMP, and SPP schemes
3. Submitting accurate monthly RTI submissions
4. Completing monthly payroll reconciliations for review
5. Providing guidance to staff on pay, tax, and National Insurance queries
6. Administering employee benefits, including pensions
7. Calculating and issuing P60s and P11Ds
Accounts & Finance Support
8. Sales ledger administration
9. Setting up direct bank payments and BACS
10. Managing petty cash
11. Supporting wider finance administration (training provided where needed)
Requirements
12. A strong level of numeracy, educated to GCSE level (A–C) in Maths and English or equivalent
13. Previous experience using payroll systems and payroll procedures
14. Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel
15. Strong administrative skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
16. A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work well as part of a team
Benefits
17. Company pension scheme
18. Discounted or free food
19. Health & wellbeing programme
20. Life insurance
21. Free all-day on-street parking
22. Walking distance to bus and train links