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ADE ADEYEMI

ADE ADEYEMI

Payroll Specialist
South Ockendon,Essex

Summary

Knowledgeable Payroll Officer adept at overseeing payroll, documentation and reporting functions. Managed payroll activities for over 1200 employees in fast-paced environment and consistently completed payroll runs without delays. High-level technical skills and attention to detail leading to optimum outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Manager

TBOT Care Dynamics Ltd
02.2023 - Current
  • Led all payroll testing activities which include testing scenarios and all eventualities
  • Supported all data migration activities
  • Led parallel payroll run activities and ensured operational payroll tasks are delivered
  • Worked alongside the payroll team to ensure a full handover is delivered and run smoothly
  • Helped with the design of payroll training material
  • Defined the best payroll practices for processing and reporting
  • Built strong relationships with the payroll and project team
  • Led on the live payroll run from implementation
  • Processed payroll in accordance with departmental procedures
  • Processed starters and leavers
  • Submission of RTI and all Year End Reports
  • Calculation of Holiday Pay, SMP, SSP and SPP
  • Submissions of Auto-Enrolment Pensions and dealing with ad-hoc queries
  • Completion and submission of P11d's
  • Managed all payroll queries that occurred via telephone and email and resolved all issues promptly
  • Ensured payrolls are processed in an accurate and timely manner in line with statutory legislation and company policies
  • Calculation of Pensions, PAYE and Furlough (Job Retention Scheme)
  • Managed the submission of in-house payroll data
  • Ensured submission deadlines are met
  • Updated and processed BACS timetables
  • Issued payslips, summary reports and PAYE information to employees

UK Payroll Specialist

Oyster HR
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintained professional knowledge of all payroll legislative changes
  • Liaised with local accountants / payroll bureau
  • Worked closely with HR team members to manage enhancements to processes and legislations
  • Worked alongside the payroll team to ensure a full handover is delivered and run smoothly
  • Received approval from upper management for payments when needed
  • Monthly download of global payroll information via 'Lookers'
  • Regular formatting of payroll file upload to NetSuite
  • Processed payroll in accordance with the company procedures
  • Processed payroll from start to finish for over 300 UK expatriates
  • Submission of RTI and all Year End Reports
  • Calculation of Holiday Pay, SMP, SSP and SPP
  • Submissions of Auto-Enrolment Pensions and dealing with ad-hoc queries
  • Completion and submission of P11ds
  • Managed all payroll queries via Slack message application and emails and resolved all issues in a timely and professional manner
  • Ensured payrolls are processed in an accurate and timely manner in line with statutory legislation and company policies

Payroll & Implementation Consultant

TBOT Care Dynamics Ltd
10.2018 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: (Project)
  • Led all payroll testing activities which include testing scenarios and all eventualities
  • Supported all data migration activities
  • Led parallel payroll run activities and ensured operational payroll tasks are delivered
  • Worked alongside the payroll team to ensure a full handover is delivered and run smoothly
  • Helped with the design of payroll training material
  • Defined the best payroll practices for processing and reporting
  • Built strong relationships with the payroll and project team
  • Led on the live payroll run from implementation
  • Processed payroll in accordance with departmental procedures
  • Processed starters and leavers
  • Submission of RTI and all Year End Reports
  • Calculation of Holiday Pay, SMP, SSP and SPP
  • Submissions of Auto-Enrolment Pensions and dealing with ad-hoc queries
  • Completion and submission of P11d's
  • Managed all payroll queries that occurred via telephone and email and resolved all issues promptly
  • Ensured payrolls are processed in an accurate and timely manner in line with statutory legislation and company policies
  • Calculation of Pensions, PAYE and Furlough (Job Retention Scheme)
  • Managed the submission of in-house payroll data
  • Ensured submission deadlines are met
  • Updated and processed BACS timetables
  • Issued payslips, summary reports and PAYE information to employees
  • (Project)

Payroll & HR Contractor

United Grand Lodge of England
09.2015 - 08.2018
  • Process monthly payroll and staff benefits for UGLE, LMCT and Letchworth staff
  • Process all aspects of payroll from start to finish including the payment of statutory allowances and the accurate payment of salaries
  • The collection and paying over of pension contributions, and the administration of both pension schemes and the life assurance scheme
  • Payroll month end and year end procedures and reports
  • Review payroll policies and procedures, and suggest and implement changes where necessary to Secretary to the Trustees of the Staff Pension and Life Assurance Scheme, and the Trustees of the United Grand Lodge Defined Contribution Scheme
  • Any ad hoc projects as requested by the Director of Finance and IT, Human Resources (for UGLE and assistance to LMCT and Letchworth
  • Keep personnel and pension files updated, secure and confidential
  • Record absences for UGLE staff and sickness and statutory absences for LMCT and Letchworth’s staff
  • Prepare offer letters, staff contracts and staff packs for new members of UGLE staff and provide staff packs for new LMCT and Letchworth’s staff
  • Follow through all reference requests/medicals/permits to work and other documentation required to commence employment
  • Keep track of any potential grievances and keep employment lawyers advised
  • Produce agenda and minutes of meetings and issue documentation to Trustees and members where required
  • Keep a record of important papers such as Deeds, Valuations and announcements to members
  • Check and keep record of all member correspondence including retirement quotes and decisions
  • Keep up to date with HR, Payroll and Pension Legislation
  • Communicate at all levels regarding HR, Payroll and Pension matters.

Payroll Manager

SRLV Accountants
01.2013 - 06.2015
  • Managing portfolio of 450 clients and In-House payroll for some clients
  • Managing business changes that will impact the payroll delivery and communicating with team members
  • Advices and provides communication to the business on changes in payroll policies and procedures
  • Development of the payroll strategy in line with company objectives and current legislation
  • Responsible for reviewing and improving current payroll procedures
  • Managing the payroll departments day to day work to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the payroll function
  • Reconciliation of month and year end processes to the accurate production of statutory and other returns
  • Correctly remit monies to HRMC for payments for tax, national insurance and SMP
  • Provision of audit changes to operatives’ records to ensure adjustments to records are properly performed by the payroll administrators
  • Planning, in conjunction with the Senior firm partners, the best way to implement legislative, procedural and system changes and to ensure that standard procedures are developed and maintained to reflect these changes
  • Assist in training of new staff and training in legislative updates to current staff
  • Reconcile all payroll payments to the financial ledger
  • Manage Company Benefit programmes
  • Liaising with Management, staff and operatives regarding all pay enquiries
  • Liaise with HR re appointments, terminations, remuneration, conditions of service and other relevant matters
  • Input all employee information onto the payroll system and process the weekly and monthly payroll
  • Liaise with HMRC to produce all necessary monthly returns and to submit monthly RTI
  • Manage all payroll tasks, from start to finish, post all payroll related journals including accruals and prepayments and to improve internal policies and processes

Payroll Manager

Stephen James Group LLP
08.2012 - 01.2013
  • Collate and manage a complex payroll of approximately 330 employees and 4 large payrolls from preparation to generating reports for accounts post payment
  • Checking of salaries, commission structures, bonus payments and benefits
  • Ensure correct salary payments are made and payslips distributed to employees within set time frames
  • Aiding and advice to employees and line managers
  • Maintain an accurate and thorough knowledge of all payroll legislation
  • Main point of contact for all payroll related queries
  • Liaise with HMRC and other government agencies where appropriate
  • Manage all statutory payments, starter and leaver process and absence calculations
  • Assist with collation of absence/attendance
  • Administrate all in year filing submissions, including P46 cars
  • Manage a range of company benefit schemes (Private Medical, Pension, Payroll Giving) for deduction, third party payment and administration
  • Support the HR team with HR related projects
  • Making BACS and third-party payment
  • Heavily involved in the implementation of new payroll system
  • Assist in the recruitment process i.e., job specifications, advertising, accessing agency or online recruitment sources, selection, offer letters and references, preparing employment contracts
  • Organise the training needs of staff across all dealerships i.e., booking training and accommodation, managing reminders and assisting line managers in coordinating personnel in order to meet BMW Retail Standards
  • Processing P11Ds and informing the HRMC regarding company car users including the preparation of relevant documentation
  • Production of staff communications and maintenance of personnel files and database
  • Provide advice and support to line managers regarding HR issues
  • To administer holiday database, absence recording and reporting.

Payroll Manager

Employer Services
04.2011 - 08.2012
  • Checking and setting up new employees on to the payrite system and allocating tax codes.
  • Downloading and collating all payroll information for weekly, fortnightly, and monthly paid staff from PPT and CIPHR
  • Setting up allowances and deductions i.e., Child Support
  • Processing BACS payments
  • Calculating and Processing SMP, SPP, CSP, SSP payments and ensuring they are applied correctly
  • Issuing of P45s and filing electronically to HMRC
  • Dealing with queries from employees and their managers including HMRC and third parties
  • Creating and updating spreadsheets and databases
  • Completion of CSA and DWP forms
  • Producing management reports for finance and posting payments to finance
  • Manual calculations
  • Record PAYE accurately and reconcile payments to the Revenue with payroll records on a monthly basis
  • At all times meeting requested time scales and expected service level
  • Check reconciliations, sign off each payroll and look to continually improve efficiency
  • Produce data extracts for administration, clients and other purposes
  • Maintain accurate and up to date payroll records and filing system in the format required
  • Printing and distribution of payslips
  • Attend to telephone and written queries on own initiative in a prompt and polite manner
  • Month end reporting and E-filing
  • Importing BAS, PAV, PAC files from CIPHR and conversion to CSV format
  • Year-end payroll and issuing of P60s.

Payroll Manager

BBK Chartered Accountants
05.2008 - 03.2011
  • Administration of weekly, 2-weekly, 4 weekly and monthly payrolls
  • Maintenance of payroll records and setting up PAYE scheme
  • Month End processing including submission of monthly PAYE to the HMRC Account Office, printing of BACS payments lists and making payment by BACS
  • Responsible for calculations and administration of all salary adjustments, benefits, payments and deductions through the payroll
  • Printing and posting payslips, and dealing with SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, student loans, court orders, CSA, Salary Sacrifice, Council tax order, P45, P46, P6, etc.
  • Downloading notifications through HMRC Gateway and undertaking manual calculation for SSP, SMP, Gross Pay, Net Pay, NIC, and Tax
  • Maintenance of key payroll reconciliations and control accounts
  • Processing instructions from the client and payees
  • Calculating OSP, SSP, OMP, SMP, Paternity pay and maintaining records
  • General administrative duties such as filing, typing, faxing, photocopying, answering telephone calls.
  • Liaising with HMRC and dealing with client queries by telephone and written correspondence
  • Completing the P35 Year End and reconciliation as well as P11D
  • Maintenance of Sales and Purchase ledger, Bank and Reconciliations, Vat Returns and Quarterly and Year End Returns

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Management

Birkbeck University of London
London
06-2011

Skills

  • Reporting
  • Resolving discrepancies
  • Expense reimbursements
  • Bi-weekly payroll management

Timeline

Payroll Manager

TBOT Care Dynamics Ltd
02.2023 - Current

UK Payroll Specialist

Oyster HR
01.2022 - 01.2023

Payroll & Implementation Consultant

TBOT Care Dynamics Ltd
10.2018 - 12.2021

Payroll & HR Contractor

United Grand Lodge of England
09.2015 - 08.2018

Payroll Manager

SRLV Accountants
01.2013 - 06.2015

Payroll Manager

Stephen James Group LLP
08.2012 - 01.2013

Payroll Manager

Employer Services
04.2011 - 08.2012

Payroll Manager

BBK Chartered Accountants
05.2008 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Management

Birkbeck University of London
ADE ADEYEMIPayroll Specialist