Lisa Newton
Sunderland,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Experienced Technical Specialist Payroll Officer adept at overseeing payroll, documentation and reporting functions. Managed payroll activities for over 4000 employees for 12 different employers in a fast-paced environment and consistently completed payroll runs without delays. High-level technical skills and attention to detail leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Technical Specialist - Payroll & Pensions
Sunderland City Council
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted with year end procedures, including production of P60's, P11D's and PSA.
- Checked and verified employee and employer deductions for 4 different Pension Schemes and arranged for payments to be made to relevant scheme by their statutory deadline.
- Collaborated with ICT to implement system updates to ensure accurate functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
- Maintained accurate records of employee data and payroll transactions for audit purposes.
- Identified discrepancies in payroll data and worked to rectify issues promptly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of payroll systems and procedures.
- Contributed to development of streamlined processes for payroll and pension administration.
Technical Specialist - Payroll & Pensions
Sunderland City Council
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
04.1986 - 05.2023
- Processed payroll for over 4000 employees for 12 different employers in a timely and accurate manner using SAP HR/Payroll system.
- Submitted RTI submissions to HMRC on a monthly basis.
- Assisted with year end procedures, including production of P60's, P11D's and PSA.
- Arranged payments for statutory deductions, including HMRC and 4 Pension Schemes.
- Assisted in resolving payroll-related queries from staff and management effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
- Maintained accurate records of employee data and payroll transactions for audit purposes.
- Identified discrepancies in payroll data and worked to rectify issues promptly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of payroll systems and procedures.
- Contributed to development of streamlined processes for payroll and pension administration.
Education
GCSEs - English Language and Literature, Maths, French, Home Economics
Castle View School
Sunderland 09.1979 - 06.1984
Skills
- Competent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent organisational skills
- Work accurately
- Excellent knowledge of PAYE and NIC procedures
- Pension regulation knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Specialist - Payroll & Pensions
Sunderland City Council
10.2023 - 10.2024
Technical Specialist - Payroll & Pensions
Sunderland City Council
04.1986 - 05.2023
GCSEs - English Language and Literature, Maths, French, Home Economics
Castle View School
09.1979 - 06.1984
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