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Payroll / Finance Assistant

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Recruiter
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Location
Reading
Salary
£32,000 - £36,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
22 September 2026
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Job description

Payroll & Finance Administrator

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.

The role

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

About you

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.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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