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Payroll and Accounts Officer – Year-round position
Overview of Role
Harrogate Ladies’ College is seeking to appoint a Payroll and Accounts Officer to join our busy Bursary Team. Reporting to the Bursary Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely payment of staff salaries, while also supporting colleagues with the Purchase Ledger and other accounting duties. This is a key role that contributes to the smooth and effective running of the College.
If you have a passion for payroll, tax codes, pension contributions, and enjoy working with well-balanced spreadsheets, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a busy finance or payroll team and be able to demonstrate strong technical skills and attention to detail. A qualification in Finance, preferably AAT, is desirable. As you will often be the first point of contact for new staff, excellent communication skills are essential. The role is based in a busy office at the heart of the school.
This is a full-time, year-round position, working 35 hours per week. The salary range is £27,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our HR Manager, Liz Pugh, on 01423 504543.
Please note that suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if an appointment is made. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete the following application and return it together with any additional supporting information to recruitment@hlc.org.uk.
You can also post your application to :
Liz Pugh, HR Manager
Harrogate Ladies’ College
Clarence Drive
Harrogate
HG1 2QG
Closing date: 9.00am, Tuesday 20th January 2026
Interview date: W/c 26th January 2026
Harrogate Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Please note that the successful applicant will not be able to start in School until all pre-employment checks have been completed satisfactorily. The school is an educational charity and equal opportunities employer.