Payroll Advisor - 6 month FTC
  • England,North West,Cheshire,Warrington
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £33,000 - £35,000 per annum, pro-rata
Job Description:
Payroll Advisor - Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months)
Up to £35,000 pro rata
We’re supporting a well-established international organisation in Warrington, Cheshire seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to join their payroll team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This role has a strong project focus, supporting the implementation of a new payroll system, while also contributing to day-to-day payroll operations. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detail, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced payroll environment.
The Role You’ll play a key role in both payroll delivery and system transition, including:
Payroll System Implementation
* Supporting parallel payroll runs and analysing results

* Identifying discrepancies and root causes

* Assisting with process reviews and redesign

* Helping document payroll processes and training materials

Payroll Operations
* Processing end-to-end payroll across multiple contracts

* Applying national and collective pay agreements

* Managing pay increases and back-pay calculations

* Processing starters, leavers, and associated payments

* Auditing payroll work for accuracy and compliance

* Supporting payroll sign-off and final checks

* Producing payroll reports for internal stakeholders

* Responding to payroll queries professionally and efficiently

Compliance & Year-End
* Supporting tax year-end processes and P11Ds

* Assisting with benefits-in-kind processing

* Ensuring compliance with HMRC, pension, and auto-enrolment requirements

* Maintaining accurate records and documentation

About You * Proven payroll experience in a fast-paced environment

* Previous involvement in a payroll system implementation

* Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements

* Confident Excel skills (intermediate level)

* Highly analytical with strong attention to detail

* Able to work collaboratively and meet tight deadlines

Qualifications * A CIPP payroll qualification is desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer * Salary up to £35,000 pro rata

* 6-month fixed-term contract

* Opportunity to support a major payroll system change

* Supportive and collaborative payroll team

If you’re an experienced Payroll Advisor available for a fixed-term opportunity and enjoy working on payroll projects alongside BAU processing, we’d love to hear from you.
Job number 3447109

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Company Details:
Adele Carr Recruitment
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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