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Payroll Administrator

Adler & Allan adlerandallan.co.uk Open · verified Oct 20, 2026
Hybrid Harrogate Full-time Mid-level Payroll

At a glance

Mid-level Payroll role at Adler & Allan. Harrogate · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £32,000–£52,964 across the United Kingdom.

Estimated pay

Adler & Allan has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

£32,000 – £52,964
What the middle half of mid-level payroll roles in the United Kingdom paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 15 postings that stated pay, median £38,000. Last updated Oct 8, 2026.
RolePayroll
SeniorityMid-level
LocationHarrogate
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
PostedAug 24, 2026 · 8w ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Prepare and enter payroll data, check minimum-wage compliance, and reconcile payroll across the group
  • Handle pension assessments and administration, then issue payslips, tax forms and payroll reports
  • Calculate average holiday pay for variable-pay staff and maintain payroll filings and electronic records
  • Answer staff pay questions, prepare overtime templates, and track mileage for company vehicles
  • Maintain payroll activity KPIs and provide statistics requested by the Office for National Statistics

What you bring

  • At least two years of payroll work, including starters, leavers, statutory pay and leave, and routine payroll tasks
  • Current working knowledge of PAYE and National Insurance rules, with careful, accurate handling of payroll
  • Experience with automatic enrolment and pension administration, plus confidence using Microsoft Office and intermediate Excel
  • You can organize your workload, meet payroll deadlines under pressure, and communicate with staff at different levels

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits someone who can manage recurring payroll work accurately while handling staff pay queries. You need to live within an easy commute of Harrogate. Familiarity with the Resourcelink or Zellis payroll system is an advantage.

From the employer

Adler & Allan is continuing its ambitious growth journey, with significant organisational change and integration activity underway. We are looking for an exceptional Payroll Administrator. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, enjoy variety and want a role where you can truly shape how a business evolves this is an exciting opportuntity

To assist with all group payrolls and ensuring staff are paid accurately and in line with current legislation.

  • Preparation and input of payroll data
  • Minimum wage checks
  • Payroll reconciliation
  • Pensions administration and assessments in line with auto-enrolment
  • Production and distribution of payslips, P45s & P60s
  • Production and distribution of payroll reports
  • Calculation of average holiday pay for variable pay staff
  • All payroll filing & maintenance of electronic records
  • Assist staff with pay related queries
  • Preparation and distribution of overtime templates
  • Maintain mileage records for company vehicles
  • Maintain KPIs on payroll activities for all group companies
  • Payroll statistics as may be required by the Office of National Statistics
  • Any other task as assigned by the Assistant Payroll Manager or Group Payroll Manager
  • A minimum of two years payroll experience to include starters, leavers, statutory pay and leave, and other day to day payroll activities
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Up to date knowledge of statutory requirements for PAYE/NIC
  • Handling pay related queries from staff
  • Competency with Microsoft Office applications and intermediate Excel skills
  • Ability to manage your own workload and work under pressure to achieve payroll deadlines
  • Good communication skills and confidence to communicate at all levels of the business
  • Experience of Automatic Enrolment and pensions administration
  • In addition knowledge of Resourcelink/Zellis payroll system would be an advantage but not essential

Residing within an easily commutable distance from Harrogate

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.