Nuru Mustafa

I was responsible for supporting payroll administration by processing employee payroll information accurately, maintaining confidential records, and ensuring payroll data was up to date. I responded to payroll-related queries, liaised with internal departments to resolve discrepancies, performed data checks to ensure accuracy, and worked to strict deadlines while maintaining compliance with company policies. I used Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and payroll systems to manage information efficiently, prioritised a busy workload, and consistently delivered a high standard of customer service and attention to detail.

• Supported payroll administration by processing employee payroll

information accurately, maintaining confidential records, and ensuring payroll data was up to date.

• Managed employee payroll records, ensuring all personal details, contractual changes, pay rates and exemptions were accurate and compliant.
• Collaborated with HR to support employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring payroll records were updated promptly.
• Managed timesheets and annual leave records, ensuring accurate reflection of employees' working hours and holiday entitlements.
• Processed payroll benefits and voluntary deductions, including SAYE (Save As You Earn), Payroll Giving, Save the Children donations, Cycle to Work Scheme, Credit Union payments and healthcare scheme deductions.
• Calculated and processed statutory payments including Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) and Shared Parental Pay (ShPP).
• Processed manual payments, salary adjustments, overtime, bonuses, expense reimbursements and employee wage payments via electronic transfer or cheque.
• Managed PAYE deductions and submitted payroll information to HMRC in line with legislative requirements.
• Dispensed statutory payroll documentation, including P45s and P60s, accurately and within required timescales.
• Liaised with HR, Finance, Benefits teams and HMRC to ensure payroll changes were accurately reflected before each payroll run and regulatory compliance was maintained.
• Responded promptly to payroll, pension and expense reimbursement enquiries, resolving discrepancies and handling sensitive situations professionally.
• Conducted payroll reconciliations, validation checks and spot checks to ensure payroll accuracy before finalisation.
• Produced statutory and management reports, including Gender Pay Gap reporting, audit reports and payroll reports to support legislative compliance and business decision-making.
• Accurately reconciled and processed expense claims for over 300 employees.
• Supported management by providing payroll data and staff cost reports to assist workforce planning and budgeting.
• Resolved payroll discrepancies promptly, improving operational accuracy and minimising disruption to employees.
• Used Microsoft Excel, Outlook and payroll systems to manage payroll data efficiently, including reporting, reconciliations and record maintenance.
• Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Prioritised a high-volume workload, consistently meeting payroll deadlines while ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation, company policies and payroll procedures.

As an Accounts and Payroll manager. I provided financial oversight and reporting to business owner and subsequent management team during a corporate takeover. I oversaw payroll and finance transitioning from the previous entity to the new organisation ensuring accuracy and continuity during expansion, leveraging my long-standing expertise. I held full accountability for payments and cash flow management. Additionally I was in charge of spearheading annual audits in both finance and payroll.

• Resolved payroll discrepancies swiftly, ensuring minimal disruption to staff payments.
• Guaranteed confidentiality in handling sensitive personal information, building trust amongst staff members.
• Conducted regular audits for assurance of payroll accuracy and integrity.
• Managed statutory reporting obligations for compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Assisted group finance team with month-end closure activities whilst maintaining high standard in routine tasks.
• Maintained accurate payroll records in Sage 50 Payroll, conducting correct and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations.
• Handled challenging situations with sensitivity and understanding.
• Managed PAYE deductions and transmitted payroll details to HMRC efficiently.
• Leveraged strong mathematical abilities for precise, accurate payroll calculations.
• Wrote and maintained employee handbook covering company policies and mission statement.
• Conducted workforce planning and benchmarking to meet company needs.
• Managed petty cash transactions for controlled spending on office supplies.
• Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets to facilitate strategic planning.
• Supported the Finance Manager in preparing year-end accounts, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Processed purchase orders, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
• Coordinated with other teams to resolve any discrepancies in invoicing or payments.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information as part of ethical work conduct.
• Completed monthly bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Handled ad-hoc finance related tasks efficiently whilst maintaining high accuracy levels.
• Contributed to team meetings for the development of finance strategies and plans.
• Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
• Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
• Analysed financial information to identify discrepancies.
• Ensured timely payment to suppliers by processing invoices promptly.