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