Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Payroll Advisor
Payroll Advisor at Macildowie Recruitment and Retention, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £28,000 - £32,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Payroll
23% below the typical rate for payroll
Reference 57534680
About the role
**Location:** Derby
**Salary:** £32,000
**Working Pattern:** Hybrid
**Contract:** Permanent
**Start Date:** January 2027
Macildowie are working with this client based in Derby to recruit an experienced Payroll Advisor to join their established payroll team in the new year.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong end-to-end payroll experience who is looking for a fresh challenge in 2027. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team within a well-established business, where you'll play an important role in ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of payroll.
**The Role**
As Payroll Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day payroll function, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing end-to-end payroll in line with deadlines.
- Managing starters, leavers, salary amendments and statutory payments.
- Responding to payroll queries and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintaining accurate payroll records and completing reconciliations.
- Ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and UK payroll legislation.
- Working closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll information.
- Supporting improvements to payroll processes and systems.
**About You**
We're looking for an experienced payroll professional who is confident managing end-to-end payroll and enjoys working as part of a team.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience processing end-to-end UK payroll.
- A good understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pensions.
- Experience using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Experience using Dayforce would be advantageous but is not essential.
**What's on Offer?**
- Salary of £32,000.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunity to develop your payroll skills and experience.
- A fresh opportunity to start the new year with an established organisation.
If you're an experienced Payroll Advisor, Payroll Officer or Payroll Administrator considering a new opportunity for 2027, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Macildowie Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Reference: 57534680 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 17 Dec 2026 · Listed via Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
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