 Manage payroll and generate and send professional and detailed invoices to clients resulting in streamlined financial operations. Oversee banking activities, prepare and submit CIS/VAT returns, and maintain meticulous bookkeeping records. Perform general administrative tasks, ensuring a well-structured and productive work environment. Foster strong client relations by creating comprehensive and competitive quotations. Ensure productive communication with both existing and prospective clients.

 Fostered a safe and supportive learning environment by attending to pupils’ personal needs, and implementing customised programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid, and welfare matters. Assisted pupils in understanding instructions and implementing learning strategies, including literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years, and basic ICT as directed by the teachers. Built constructive relationships with pupils, addressing individual needs and creating an inclusive acceptance atmosphere. Engaged in training and professional development activities, enhancing personal skills and knowledge to better support. Monitored pupil progress, achievements, and challenges, reporting observations to teachers as agreed upon. Supervised pupils outside of lesson times, including before and after school and during lunchtime.  Supported teaching staff and pupils, on visits, trips, and out-of-school activities as appropriate.

 Addressed and resolved any payroll-related queries from the contract managers and staff, promoting efficient communication. Maintained comprehensive record of staff holidays, calculating remaining entitlement to ensure smooth leave management. Prepared the timesheets and obtained necessary approvals from relevant managers, ensuring proper documentation. Ensured proper allocation of invoices to the correct department cost codes, facilitating accurate financial tracking. Received invoices onto the system and cross-check them against purchase orders for timely invoice processing. Processed sick notes (SSP) and Maternity leave (SMP) following applicable regulations and company policies. Executed and thoroughly examine reports to validate the accuracy of the payroll, reducing discrepancies.  Facilitated payroll distribution via Internet banking, ensuring seamless and secure payment transactions. Entered new starters’ information onto Sage 50 Payroll, maintaining organised personnel database.  Submitted real-time data to Inland Revenue, following tax regulations and reporting requirements. Utilised the time and attendance system to verify the hours worked by individual employees. Processed weekly payroll for approximately 200 staff and monthly payroll for circa 60 staff.

 Conducted CRB and credit checks adhering to necessary procedures and contributing to the employment vetting process. Processed payroll for approximately 320 staff on a fortnightly basis, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements. Maintained records of staff holidays and calculated remaining entitlement, promoting effective leave management. Provided support to employees during their absences by processing sick notes and maternity leave. Monitored staff documentation in alignment with UK Border Agency requirements. Entered timesheets on Sage 50 Payroll to maintain precise attendance records.

 Verified employee ID according to Home Office legislation, processed payroll on a 2 weekly basis, and entered bank details for payroll) transactions, ensuring confidentiality. Supervised the recruitment and hiring process and handled staff termination in compliance with regulations, ensuring a smooth and respectful transition. Conducted COSHH training and PAT testing, ensuring electrical equipment complies with safety standards and is safe to use. Performed site audits, managed material orders, collected payroll information, and addressed payroll issues promptly. Entered new starter details accurately into 2 in-house systems (Pyramid and Team Spirit) for payroll processing.  Collaborated with PPS (Practical Pay Solutions) to resolve any payroll issues related to tax or benefit payments. Oversaw and provided comprehensive training to staff at various sites across the North and the Midlands.  Coordinated the termination process of employees following company procedures. Opimised resource allocation and financial efficiency by working within a budget.  Addressed employee and area manager queries via e-mail and telephone. Fostered employee satisfaction by ensuring all payroll deadlines are met. Maintained a detailed log of all posts and faxes received daily.

SITE CLOSED DOWN Entered weekly payroll for staff, generated purchase orders, credit notes, and invoices on JD Edwards Maintaining petty cash. Promoted streamlined payment procedures by utilising purchase card order forms and reconcile statements.