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Diary of a student…
VeronikaMackovaMCIPPdip Payroll manager, Wilson Partners Limited
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Tell us a little about your background and life so far.
How did you find the qualification? It was certainly a challenge; however, as they say, nothing worth having comes easy! What advice would you give to others who are thinking about studying in order to improve their career? Try it, be open to new challenges and step out of your comfort zone. I think this is the best way to climb the career ladder. How did you manage the work-life balance and your study? Do you have any tips for others in the same position? I am not going to lie – it was difficult. I am a well-organised person but studying and working full-time was a completely different experience and I had to sacrifice a lot, including my social life. However, it was definitely worth it. My tips: plan, be organised, take time out to relax, and find ‘me’ time. What would you say is the most important thing you learnt? The degree improved my management skills and helped me extend my technical payroll knowledge. What did you gain from this qualification – both in terms of skills and also career progression? The role gave me the opportunity to better understand different aspects of payroll, from legislation and systems through to management. I believe payroll is about life-long learning and staying on top of constantly changing regulations. Completing this qualification was a crucial step in my career and only the beginning of my study journey in the ‘payroll world’. n
Calculating income tax
I studied at Aberdeen University and graduated in 2014 with a degree in European studies. After graduating, I found myself accepting a role in human resources (HR), embarking on a completely different career path to my original plan. From the first day of joining HR I was eager to get into the ‘payroll world’. After a three-month secondment in payroll I was offered a fixed-term contract, which then turned into a permanent role. I have been in payroll for five years now and I plan to stick with it. What can you tell us about your career and qualifications? As I had no previous payroll experience, I had to start from scratch. My first job in the field was as a payroll adviser for a retail company which had 24,000 employees on payroll during peak periods. As I was really eager to learn, my manager at that time enrolled me on to the National Payroll Certificate, which I completed in 2017. She believed in me, and I don’t think I would have managed my studies, including the Foundation Degree, without her support. In summer 2017, I was offered an assistant payroll manager position, which required the CIPP qualification. I saw this position as a great opportunity to progress, so I enrolled on the Foundation Degree course in autumn 2017 and graduated in November 2019. This opened a new gate to become a payroll manager in an accountancy company. Why did you choose to study the Foundation Degree? I chose to study the Foundation Degree because I wanted to become CIPP qualified and also because, I knew it would not be possible to progress my career without it.
Calculating Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Calculating National Insurance Contributions
Paying Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
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Issue 66 | December 2020 - January 2021
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