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Pertemps Reading are currently looking for a Part Time Payroll Administrator to join our busy office. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of experienced consultants and administrators in a rewarding environment. Hours Mon & Tue - Fri - 1hr lunch = 23.5hrs The role of the Payroll Administrator who will work with an established team is to ensure all allocated payrolls are processed in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance service level agreements and specifications, whilst providing a specialist payroll support service and maximising efficiency and productivity. As a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for: - Process correct and timely salary payments across all allocated weekly and/or monthly payrolls, in accordance with service level agreements and specifications, following correct processes and agreed authorisation levels. - Provide a specialist payroll support and advice service, including understanding the impact of events and actions on payslips and the ability to provide comprehensive and detailed payslip explanations. - Processing of new starters, leavers, personal and job amendments, company sick pay and any other third party/ad-hoc payments and deductions where required. - Attend regular team meetings/huddles in order to maintain an acceptable standard of service delivery. - Ensure client payrolls are reconciled accurately and timely following set checks and balances, and management reporting is in line with client requirements - Validate any exception and/or error reports for reasonableness. - House-keeping data storage and paperwork, in line with customer requirements, General Data Protection Regulations and internal audit/business controls. - Carry out any other required administrative duties connected with the efficient delivery of payroll, including filing and scanning. To be considered for this position, you should possess the following: - Minimum of two years' payroll experience, preferably in a multi-payroll environment and processing high volume, weekly payrolls. - Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with a clear personal commitment to meeting end user requirements in order to deliver a high-quality service. - Highly analytical and attentive, with the ability to solve problems. - Professional outlook and personality, with excellent customer service skills and the ability to operate under pressurised situations. - Flexible outlook and approach to workload and working hours, to accommodate fast moving payrolls and projects and ever evolving processes and changes to legislation. - Ability to plan, prioritise and organise progress of payrolls, effectively scheduling work to fit in with deadlines, in order to maximise productivity. Desirable Skills - Experience of working with robust and methodical payroll processes. - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (particularly Word and Excel) to a reasonable standard If you are interested in this Payroll Administrator role, please apply now!

Office Administrator & Database Administrator Location: Oxford (with occasional travel to OX18) Salary: £25,000-£28,500 per annum DOE Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm We're looking for a highly organised Office & Database Administrator to join a friendly and professional team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Administrator who enjoys a busy office environment and is looking for a varied administrative role. As the Office & Database Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the office, ensuring all administrative processes are completed efficiently and providing first-class administrative support to the wider team. Responsibilities - Providing comprehensive office administration support. - Maintaining and updating the company database with accurate information. - Managing administrative records and confidential documentation. - Acting as the first point of contact for clients, visitors and telephone enquiries. - Answering calls, responding to emails and handling general administration. - Supporting the team with daily administrative tasks and business support. - Assisting with client onboarding and all associated administration. - Preparing, updating and organising electronic and paper files. - Monitoring workflows and ensuring all administration is completed accurately. - Supporting document management and online filing. - Carrying out credit control administration. - Ordering office supplies and managing office stock. - Assisting with meeting preparation and general office coordination. - Supporting office compliance and health & safety administration. - Providing administrative support across multiple departments when required. About You - Previous experience as an Office Administrator, Administrator, Administrative Assistant, or within a busy office administration role. - Excellent administration and organisational skills. - Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel. - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. - A professional and confident telephone manner. - Strong customer service and communication skills. - The ability to prioritise a varied administrative workload. - A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to support the wider team. - A full UK driving licence (essential) If you are interested apply directly or call .

Finance Accountant Salary: £42,000 per annum Location: Reading Contract: Temp to Permanent Opportunity Full time Monday - Friday We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Accountant to join a growing organisation based in Reading on a temp-to-permanent basis. Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, this role will be responsible for managing key accounting processes, delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business decisions, and improving financial controls across the organisation. The successful candidate will have strong SME finance experience, with the ability to work independently, take ownership of the finance function, and provide commercial insight to support business growth. Key Responsibilities - Prepare monthly management accounts, reports, and financial analysis. - Manage month-end processes, journals, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance. - Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. - Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control activities. - Produce financial reports, KPIs, and variance analysis for senior stakeholders. - Support audits, VAT returns, and statutory reporting requirements. - Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls. - Act as a key point of contact for finance queries across the business. Experience & Skills Required - Previous experience working as a Finance Accountant, Management Accountant, or similar role within an SME environment. - Strong end-to-end accounting experience with the ability to manage a broad finance remit. - Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT Level 4 with relevant experience). - Experience with month-end reporting, reconciliations, journals, and management accounts. - Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and financial modelling. - Experience using finance systems such as Business Central or similar. - Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. - Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Security Clearance Requirement Due to the nature of the role, candidates must either hold current Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible and willing to undergo the SC clearance process. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and provide evidence of 5 years' UK residency as part of the vetting process. If you feel you have the relevant qualifications, please apply directly or contact