Payroll Administrator

The Client: Our client is an award-winning and recognised Manufacturer based in Smethwick. The Opportunity: For this Payroll Coordinator position, you will ensure the accurate, timely, and efficient co-ordination of payroll data into ADP, as well as the administration of other payroll and financial accounting systems and processes within the business. This role will be reporting to the UK Accounting Manager. Some of the key responsibilities for this successful individual would be but no limited to: Payroll * To act as the coordinator for all interactions between company employees and ADP * Fully understand the roles and responsibilities of both ADP and the company * Liaise with the ADP Managed Service team to action and resolve all payroll processing queries * Work with the company HR team to ensure that the parameters in ADP are updated in line with changes to employee terms and conditions * Accurately administer all new starters and leavers data * Update ADP to reflect permanent data changes incl. adjustments to base salaries and allowances * Update ADP for monthly variable data including overtime, bonus and commissions, childcare vouchers, and private mileage recoveries * Ensure that monthly payroll data is fully validated, authorised, and provided to ADP in line with the monthly processing calendar * Administer the Company Pension Scheme(s) incl. the enrolment of new members, the update of amendments, and completion of associated annual returns * Pro-actively engage in reporting company sickness records/statistics and ensure all data is accurate and fully captured within ADP on a monthly basis * Ensure that employee sickness and other absences are correctly recorded, return-to-work forms are completed, and that medical certificates are provided to ADP & the HR team each month * Review P35 calculations prepared by ADP prior to submission to HMRC * Notify HMRC of all changes to company vehicles on a quarterly basis, with data checks completed regularly * Ensure ADP is provided with data to prepare P11D submissions * Support the monthly financial accounting requirements of the business by calculating quarterly payroll accruals, completing associated balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting internal and external auditors with payroll queries * Continuous review and improvement of existing processes and procedures * Documentation of processes and procedures so that a member of the UK Finance team can provide cover in the event of sickness, holiday, or unplanned absence Finance Administrative Support * Administration of the Concur Expense System to include the initial set-up and ongoing maintenance of employee records, as well as the daily review of submitted expense claims to ensure compliance with the Company Expense Policy * Administration of the Company American Express Card scheme to include monitoring and reporting of unduly aged balances * Provide support to accounts payable and accounts receivable teams if required. Duties may include registering invoices, cash allocations, and any other duties * Provide support to the UK Finance team where required at month end. This may include journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and any other duties The Candidate: The successful Payroll Coordinator will be/have: * Proven experience in a similar role or within a finance position * Experience of working in companies with an Outsourced Payroll provider would be a distinct advantage * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (intermediate) level would be great * You will have strong attention to detail and accuracy * A positive and enthusiastic team member with a ‘can do’ attitude, who feels equally confident working independently * A keen learner, continually improving knowledge and understanding to share with others. * Have a strong focus on high quality customer service delivery with a natural desire to meet and exceed expectations. * Remains calm and focussed * Able to quickly and efficiently problem-solve and own actions promptly. Benefits: A great working environment at their centrally located head office Hybrid setting - (2 days WFH, 3 days in office) Free breakfasts, fresh fruit and tea & coffee Pension to help you save for the future Regular team social events Training & development Company pension Free parking On-site parking Please contact for a confidential discussion