Samuel Barnes
King's Lynn,Norfolk
Summary
Experienced payroll professional demonstrating strengths in multi-frequency payroll processing and compliance. Adapts to evolving regulations and client needs through precise administration and reporting. Committed to driving operational excellence and fostering strong client relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Payroll Administrator
Stephenson Smart
King's Lynn, Norfolk
04.2021 - Current
- Maintained responsibilities aligned with the Assistant Manager role described below.
- Facilitated payroll team changes to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Implemented training platforms to promote continuous team development.
- Introduced payrolling of benefits across selected client portfolios to align with forthcoming mandatory regulations.
- Managed the end-to-end migration of client payrolls to new payroll software.
Assistant Payroll Manager
Stephenson Smart
King's Lynn, Norfolk
04.2016 - 03.2021
- Handle all tasks outlined below as payroll administrator, ensuring accuracy.
- Delivering training to new employees on end‑to‑end payroll processing.
- Building strong client relationships and resolving queries or complaints, ensuring timely escalation of complex issues.
- Supporting the manager with the the end‑to‑end migration of all client payrolls to updated payroll software.
- Accurately calculating furlough and flexible furlough entitlements in line with evolving pandemic guidance.
Payroll Administrator
Stephenson Smart
King's Lynn, Norfolk
07.2012 - 03.2016
- Processed accurate multi-frequency payroll for multiple clients each pay cycle.
- Administered pension duties for clients, including start of automatic enrolment.
- Generated reports and journals for clients and accountants.
- Administration and calculation of intricate payroll processes, covering both holiday payments and statutory leaves.
- Managing the end‑to‑end process of CIS return completion and the timely issuance of Payment & Deduction statements.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Advanced Practitioner Certificate in Payroll
CIPP
Solihull, SOL01-2024
Construction Industry Scheme Course
The Payroll Centre
Petersfield01-2019
GCSEs - Mathematics
King Edward VII School
King's Lynn01-2010
GCSEs - English
King Edward VII School
King's Lynn01-2010
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Multiple Payroll software proficiency
- Compliance management
- Manual calculations
- Client management
- Employee training
- Leadership in migration
- Microsoft Office expertise
Timeline
Senior Payroll Administrator
Stephenson Smart
04.2021 - Current
Assistant Payroll Manager
Stephenson Smart
04.2016 - 03.2021
Payroll Administrator
Stephenson Smart
07.2012 - 03.2016
NVQ Level 4 - Advanced Practitioner Certificate in Payroll
CIPP
Construction Industry Scheme Course
The Payroll Centre
GCSEs - Mathematics
King Edward VII School
GCSEs - English
King Edward VII School