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CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHT
P11D, expenses and benefits
Diary of a student…
Course content
Gillian Fox Global payroll manager, Cambridge University Press
Outline of expenses and benefits
Identifying the different returns for expenses and benefits
Summarise the purpose of PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs)
Can you give an insight into your career and qualifications background? I did not start out in payroll. I fell into payroll after joining Cambridge University Press back in 2014. I originally worked in pensions running a defined benefit pensioner payroll but moved into employee payroll after a year. After joining the payroll team, I discovered that I really enjoyed working in payroll and have been there ever since. Which course did you study and why did you choose it? I decided to do the Foundation Degree in Payroll Management. I chose this course as it enabled me to progress with my chosen career in payroll. Did the fact that the CIPP is Chartered or recognised within the industry influence your decision to enrol with the CIPP? Though the main driver for choosing the CIPP was my manager who has the same qualification with CIPP, the reputation of the Institute within the industry was also a factor as my current and any future employer would recognise the qualification. How important is this degree in relation to your future career? It has enabled me to move forward with my career from payroll administrator to global payroll manager giving me the tools and knowledge I needed.
How did you cope with work- life balance and study? It was a challenge as I was pregnant while doing year 2 and working full-time; and then had a newborn to look after while doing year 3. Without the support of my manager Olivia Dunham and husband it would have been a lot harder. With their support and by using the resources provided by CIPP and attending all tutorials and module review days I succeeded in graduating. Was the course what you expected? It was what I expected – and more. It didn’t just concentrate on payroll but also managing a team, project management and marketing from a payroll point of view enabling me to move forward in my career with a solid foundation. How did you manage to incorporate studying into your routine? With the help of my manager we created a detailed study plan. Although it required a big commitment, following the plan removed the stress and enabled me to ensure that I was keeping on track with my studies. For someone who is thinking about studying for a CIPP qualification, what would your advice be to them? Do it! It is a big commitment but so worth it. n
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| Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward | December 2019 - January 2020 | Issue 56 8
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