Kerry Thomas
Beddau,United Kingdom
Summary
Meticulous Payroll Officer of 36 years, with a diligent approach to all elements of payroll management. Improving efficiency through impeccable handling and reconciliation processes.
Experienced in preparing Excel spreadsheets to track banking transactions and financial performance. Meets deadlines through strong time management.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Payroll officer, Accounts Assistant
Persimmon Homes Ltd
Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf
04.1989 - Current
- Managed payroll input, processes, submissions and audit for timely payment of 110 employees.
- Administered confidential payroll records, meticulously maintaining data integrity.
- Prepared detailed financial reports for improved decision making.
- Improved efficiency with meticulous data entry and validation tasks.
- Ensured accuracy in employee records for thorough payroll management.
- Met deadlines by managing workload independently.
- Kept employee records complete, accurate and compliant.
- Coordinated with HR to keep up-to-date employee records, ensuring accurate payrolls.
- Handled all matters related to tax deductions, providing clarity and compliance.
- Monitored sick leave and holiday entitlements accurately, preventing discrepancies in payrolls.
- Resolved employee queries regarding payslips, contributing to better communication within the organisation.
- Created records for new starters and closed out files for terminated or resigned employees.
- Processed leavers' final payments swiftly; helped transition outgoing staff smoothly.
- Assisted with annual audits to maintain financial transparency.
- Prepared P60 forms for each employee at the end of each tax year, ensuring legal compliance and clear record-keeping.
- Responded to enquiries and provided information regarding payroll related matters.
- Verified invoices against purchase orders to support smooth execution of month-end processes.
- Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
- Generated account statements outlining payments and balances.
- Used Coins accounting method to deliver compliant and consistent account management.
Stock controller
Capper & Co Ltd
Pont-y-clun, Rhondda Cynon Taf
02.1984 - 12.1988
- Conducted regular stock takes, ensuring accurate inventory at all times.
- Managed stock levels for optimal business performance.
- Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
- Controlled best before dates to properly utilise stock.
- Facilitated periodic inventory audits and physical counts to proactively address discrepancies.
- Followed and enforced established inventory procedures, reducing errors and maintaining strict deadline management.
- Monitored stock levels to reorder replenishments in good time.
- Counted and recorded stock precisely for reliable audits.
- Filed accurate paperwork for up-to-date records.
- Compiled counts and prepared documentation for incoming and outgoing stock.
Education
Information Processing Stage 1 & 2 - Business
Rhydyfelin Technical College
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.1983 - 01.1984
Basic clerical procedures - Business
Rhydyfelin Technical College
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.1983 - 01.1984
O Levels - Commerce , History
Y Pant Comprehensive School
Pont-y-clun, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.1978 - 06.1983
O Levels - Mathematics, Physics
Y Pant Comprehensive School
Pont-y-clun, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.1978 - 06.1983
O Level - Geography
Y Pant Comprehensive School
Pont-y-clun, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.1978 - 06.1983
CSE - English, English Literature, Mathematics
Y Pant Comprehensive School
Pont-y-clun, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.1978 - 06.1983
CSE - Technical Drawing
Y Pant Comprehensive School
Pont-y-clun, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.1978 - 06.1983
CSE - Geography
Y Pant Comprehensive School
Pont-y-clun, Rhondda Cynon Taf 09.1978 - 06.1983
Skills
- Knowledge of payroll systems
- Statutory payments familiarity
- Audit compliance understanding
- Year-End procedures
- Inland revenue reporting
- Data entry accuracy
- CIS returns experience
- Financial reporting
- Accounts reconciliation
- Methodical
- Detail and deadline driven
- Efficient data entry
- Data confidentiality
- GDPR compliance
- Interpersonal communication
Affiliations
- Family Activities, Dog Walking , Reading , dining out and playing Snooker
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Payroll officer, Accounts Assistant
Persimmon Homes Ltd
04.1989 - Current
Stock controller
Capper & Co Ltd
02.1984 - 12.1988
Information Processing Stage 1 & 2 - Business
Rhydyfelin Technical College
09.1983 - 01.1984
Basic clerical procedures - Business
Rhydyfelin Technical College
09.1983 - 01.1984
O Levels - Commerce , History
Y Pant Comprehensive School
09.1978 - 06.1983
O Levels - Mathematics, Physics
Y Pant Comprehensive School
09.1978 - 06.1983
O Level - Geography
Y Pant Comprehensive School
09.1978 - 06.1983
CSE - English, English Literature, Mathematics
Y Pant Comprehensive School
09.1978 - 06.1983
CSE - Technical Drawing
Y Pant Comprehensive School
09.1978 - 06.1983
CSE - Geography
Y Pant Comprehensive School
09.1978 - 06.1983
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