Job Description
Payroll Advisor - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Warrington (Fully Office Based)Salary: £35,000
Contract: 6 Month FTC
We are supporting a large, well established organisation in Warrington in their search for a detail orientated Payroll Advisor to join the team on a 6 month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a busy payroll function during a period of change, as the business implements a new payroll system. You will support both BAU payroll and project-related activity, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective delivery across multiple payrolls.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Project Support
-Assist with the implementation of a new payroll system.
-Conduct parallel payroll runs and analyse results.
-Identify discrepancies, errors, and root causes.
-Review current payroll processes and support the implementation of new procedures.
-Support with the creation and documentation of payroll training materials.
Business-As-Usual Payroll Duties
-End to end processing of multiple payrolls within set deadlines.
-Process pay in line with various National/Pay Agreements.
-Apply pay increases and calculate associated back pay.
-Process starters, leavers, and associated changes or payments.
-Audit peer work to ensure accuracy and provide constructive feedback.
-Assist in analysing and finalising payrolls ahead of sign off.
-Produce and interpret payroll reports for internal departments.
-Respond promptly and professionally to payroll queries.
-Liaise with internal departments to ensure clear communication and timely delivery.
-Follow and uphold payroll policies, processes and compliance standards.
-Support with Ad hoc and Year End tasks including Tax Year End, Benefits in Kind, P11Ds and annual increases.
-Maintain accurate and compliant records and filing systems.
-Stay fully up to date with payroll and pension legislation including AE, HMRC requirements and BIK rules.
Experience & Skills Required
-Extensive experience working within a fast paced payroll environment.
-Previous involvement in payroll system implementation is highly desirable.
-Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel skills.
-Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
-Up to date knowledge of payroll and pension legislation, including HMRC requirements.
Qualifications
A recognised CIPP payroll qualification is desirable but not essential.
Interested? Please email your CV to #
