We are looking for an organised Funding and Payroll Administrator with a passion for making a difference to others. You'll be working 37.5 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate, helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care.
About Cygnet Health Care
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job Details
Job posting date: 8 June 2026
Reference number: VP237C91A4
Location: Harrogate, HG1 2JL, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £28,353.14 per year (pro-rated / full-time £29,110.00)
Responsibilities
* Provide a high standard of organisational & administrative support.
* Produce daily reports and bed statistics, funding authorization documentation.
* Ensure all daily reports meet the required deadlines.
* Confirm all new admissions have the necessary funding from the outset.
* Submit funding details, including admission and specialist nursing costs, to the Group accounts department on a daily basis.
* Maintain a diary system for all funding requests.
* Promote and maintain the hospital’s good reputation; act as a positive role model and demonstrate a positive attitude towards clients, families, visitors and staff.
* Maintain complete and accurate financial records of the hospital using computer and manual systems.
* Forward required paperwork to NS billing regarding patient admission, specialist nursing and travel expenses.
* Manage patient fee variations and discharges.
* Provide reception cover when required.
* Maintain accurate records of all petty cash transactions.
* Process all payroll information on a weekly basis.
* Order and maintain records of staff uniforms.
* Process, on a weekly basis, the receipt and review of suppliers’ invoices and statements.
* Operate office equipment such as fax, photocopier and computer as required and provide administrative services to the management team.
* Answer the telephone and respond to all enquiries in a friendly and efficient manner.
* Provide administration support to all disciplines within the hospital, meeting deadlines, compiling reports for reviews, meetings etc.; take meeting minutes as required.
Benefits
* Strong career progression opportunities.
* Expert supervision and support.
* Employee referral scheme.
* Pension scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts.
Qualifications
* Experience as a Funding and Payroll Administrator in health care and knowledge of mental health.
* Flexible, organised, able to prioritise workloads, solve problems and make decisions.
* Calm under pressure and able to work independently.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Highly proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Windows and the internet.
Person Specification
Essential: Refer to the job description above.
Desirable: Refer to the job description above.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Recruiter Contact
Recruiter: Inderjit Grewal
Phone: 01217288111
Email: VP237C91A4.1286@vacancyposter.com
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