Payroll Clerk

Our client, an established business based in Smethwick require an experienced Payroll Clerk on a permanent basis.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a privately-owned manufacturing business who supply steel to global customers.

THE ROLE

Responsible for working in a small team, you will support the payroll department. Reporting to the Payroll Manager you will play an important role in a very busy environment. Duties include; Accurately update and maintain payroll records. Carry out payroll administration. Update and maintain leave, sickness and payroll reports. Create letters as required. Create and maintain other reports as required. Liaise with staff and management and respond to payroll related queries. Understand and interpret awards/agreements and contracts in relation to overtime and shift allowances. Calculate and process termination payments. Process increases and calculation of back pay. Assist Payroll Officer with weekly and month end consolidation. Assist Payroll Officer with reconciliation and payment of PAYE. Process and reconcile general ledger extract for accounts department. Calculate annual leave for starters and leavers. Calculate payment of all attachment of earnings orders. Deal with correspondence and communications - letters, memos, forms, enquiries etc Deputise for Payroll Officer when absent. Ensure successful transmission of payroll data to BACS. Develop improved systems and reporting methods for the department through application of continuous improvement techniques. Keep up to date with changes, including legislation affecting payroll. Undertake filing, scanning etc as necessary. Any other duties within the capability of the job holder.

REQUIREMENTS

Ideal experience would be 3 years knowledge of payroll administration and a good standard of excel. Pension’s experience would be an advantage but not necessary and the ability to run a payroll form start to finish with accuracy and attention to detail. GCSE’s including Maths and English Ideally an accounts or payroll qualification Proven experience of processing the whole employee lifecycle Experience of payroll and time and attendance systems, Sag/Snowdrop

COMPANY BENEFITS

The company offer excellent working conditions and onsite parking. This role is 37.75 hours per week to start immediately. 8.30 - 5pm and 4pm finish on a Friday. Holidays are 25 days per year. If you want to join a winning team, apply now!