Payroll and Finance Coordinator – Part‑time Temporary

About the role

CMA Recruitment Group is looking for a Payroll and Finance Coordinator to support a busy period for a client in Reading. The role is on‑site and focuses on delivering an accurate monthly payroll, maintaining the sales ledger and providing finance support to internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process the monthly payroll, ensuring accurate data entry and timely payments.
• Administer pension‑related processes and support regular internal and external reporting.
• Maintain the sales ledger, including invoice processing, query resolution and low‑level debtor management.
• Update cashbooks, post daily cash transactions and perform bank reconciliations.
• Support month‑end close activities, assist with audit preparation and handle ad‑hoc finance tasks.

Required profile

• Proven payroll experience, preferably in a complex environment such as education.
• Strong double‑entry bookkeeping experience and confidence with month‑end procedures.
• Advanced Excel ability to build, cleanse and manipulate spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication with a customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and deliver accurate outputs consistently.

Required skills

• Payroll processing
• Double‑entry bookkeeping
• Advanced Excel
• Bank reconciliation

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £15‑£18, dependent on experience.
• Flexible option to work full‑time or part‑time on‑site.
• On‑site parking.
• Structured interim handover with support from the finance team.
• Team environment focused on accuracy, confidentiality and teamwork.