On this page, we tell you about the role and duties of a payroll trainee. This person is usually at the very beginning of a payroll career and may have little to no experience in an office environment. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as it provides an opportunity to teach good practices and allows … Continued

In the payroll sector there exists a wide range of available roles to suit professionals of every level. These roles fall within a broad spectrum of skill sets. They can be anything from an entry level payroll clerk to an established payroll manager. On this page, we look at the role and duties of a … Continued

In this guide, we tell you about the role and duties of a payroll team leader. This person has a number of important tasks to perform which relate to the organisation, support and morale of any effective payroll team. A payroll team leader works alongside a number of professionals who undertake a variety of different … Continued

Increased rates of pay The national minimum wage is set to increase roughly 3% this year following a lengthy review period by the government. These changes will need to be acknowledged by everyone who works in payroll. In February, the Low Pay Commission published a set of recommendations, called the Annual Report Executive Summary, to … Continued

What does a payroll clerk do? Anyone looking to fill a position in payroll will be pleased to know there are a number of specialist workers in this busy sector, with roles that cover a broad range from payroll administrator to payroll manager. One such role is a payroll clerk. This individual has a number … Continued

The tax year in the United Kingdom ends on the 5th of April and there are a number of important payroll tasks for every business to finish at this time. Of these tasks, many have considerable tax and legal implications for the businesses themselves and for the workers they employ. From this, it follows that … Continued

The duties involved in payroll When you begin to hire for a position in payroll, remember that many duties of this role are central to the smooth running of a business. Individuals working in payroll have responsibility for important tasks such as the processing of payments, PAYE, NI, pensions, any benefits schemes or bonuses, and … Continued

With Christmas and January sales rush well and truly over, and a bit of a gap until the busy summer season, the retail job market can be a little discouraging for those seeking temporary or part time work. Of course, the decrease in demand for temporary retail staff can mean fewer similar opportunities for payroll … Continued

There are certain times during the year when the payroll industry is busier than normal. For example, the period around Christmas sees many payroll departments requiring part time payroll staff in order to keep up with tasks. This situation is of course dependent on the industry your payroll department serves. Retail companies will also see … Continued