Jo Sidaway
Summary
Detail-oriented and adaptable professional with expertise in payroll and finance, including payroll processing, HMRC RTI submissions, pension administration, and payroll reporting. Proficient in Sage 200 and Sage Line 50, with a strong background in purchase ledger management, invoicing, bank reconciliation, and office administration. Demonstrates exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage data accuracy while ensuring seamless customer and client communication. Reliable team player capable of working independently to deliver high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Payroll Administrator
Sussex Payroll Services
Lewes, East Sussex
2025.04 - 2026.03
- Process payroll including SMP, SSP, holiday pay and expenses
- Calculate and administer pension contributions
- Submit FPS and EPS reports to HMRC
- Liaise with clients to resolve payroll queries
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance
Sales & Administration Assistant
Gunne Butchers Ltd
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
2019.07 - 2024.11
- Process customer orders via phone, email and online systems
- Produce invoices and manage general office administration
- Support accounts including purchase invoices, bank reconciliation and direct debits
- Assist with payroll administration and petty cash
- Developed strong experience with Sage accounting software
Payroll Assistant
Care at Home Services (South East) Ltd
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
2013.01 - 2019.01
- Processed 11 four-weekly payrolls each month
- Managed new starters, payroll updates and adjustments
- Calculated SSP, SMP and holiday pay
- Managed NEST pension submissions
- Entered financial data and invoices into Sage 200
Administrator / Accounts Assistant
CRB Contractors Ltd
Eastbourne, East Sussex
2006.01 - 2013.01
- Managed office administration and customer enquiries
- Prepared estimates, invoices and documentation
- Managed appointments and diary scheduling
- Processed delivery notes and invoices
- Used Sage Line 50 & TAS Books for VAT, PAYE, CIS and payroll
Work history prior to 2006 available on request.
Education
RSA Qualifications - RSA Typing (Distinction), RSA English Language, English for Commerce, Office Management
GCEs - English, Maths, French, Biology, Home Economics, Geography
Skills
- Payroll & Finance
- Payroll processing (SMP, SSP, holidays, expenses)
- HMRC RTI submissions (FPS / EPS)
- Pension administration (NEST)
- Sage 200 & Sage Line 50
- Purchase ledger & invoicing
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll reporting & data accuracy
- Administration
- Office administration & coordination
- Customer and client communication
- Diary management
- Order processing
- Document preparation
- Data entry
- Records management
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organisation
- Time management
- Ability to work independently or within a team
- Reliable, professional and adaptable
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Payroll Administrator
Sussex Payroll Services
2025.04 - 2026.03
Sales & Administration Assistant
Gunne Butchers Ltd
2019.07 - 2024.11
Payroll Assistant
Care at Home Services (South East) Ltd
2013.01 - 2019.01
Administrator / Accounts Assistant
CRB Contractors Ltd
2006.01 - 2013.01