Payroll / Finance Assistant

Reading Permanent 32,000 - 36,000 + 25 days holiday + pension

Fully office based - free parking available

Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for a role where you can use your payroll skills while also getting involved in wider finance administration?

We're working with a successful multi-site business based in Reading (with offices around the UK) who are looking for a Payroll & Finance Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis.

You'll take ownership of the day-to-day payroll process across multiple sites, while also supporting the wider finance team with a range of administrative duties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Managing payroll queries from employees and site teams
• Maintaining payroll records and ensuring data is kept up to date
• Supporting starters, leavers, changes and holiday calculations
• Dealing with HMRC, pensions and other payroll-related requirements
• Assisting with finance administration and general accounts duties
• Supporting reconciliations, invoices and finance queries
• Working closely with HR, Finance and operational teams across multiple locations
• Helping to improve and streamline payroll and finance processes

• Previous experience in payroll, ideally within a multi-site environment
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with Excel and payroll systems
• Organised, reliable and able to manage deadlines
• Happy to get involved in both payroll and wider finance administration
• A positive, hands-on approach and good communication skills
• Preference for SAGE Payroll and Sage 50 is ideal but full training will be given

A great opportunity for someone who enjoys payroll but also wants a varied role with wider exposure to finance within an established and growing Reading organisation.

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