14 | YOUR CIPP
Celebrating the pay professionals ensuring staff get paid accurately and on time, every time PAYROLL CHAMPIONS
ALLAN SCOTT | Payroll Manager UK, Amcor “I would like to nominate our Payroll Manager, Allan Scott. Allan is without doubt worthy of the title of Payroll Champion. Allan is a very experienced and dedicated Payroll Manager, who’s always looking for smarter and better ways to work. He looks after staff of all ages and abilities and has a talent for explaining problems, always giving relevant examples. He upskills and trains the team, encouraging them to take on additional challenges or to go for further qualifications and achieve their potential. “He demonstrates a strong sense of dedication, integrity and resilience. And most importantly, a sense of humour, even in the most challenging situations! I think you’ll agree that he’s a champion.” Nominated by: Jacqui Edwards, Shared Services Operations Manager, Amcor
KENZA FAZEZ ACIPP | Payroll and Benefits Specialist, Bytes Software Services “I would love to nominate my co-worker, Kenza Fazez. If payroll had secret agents, Kenza would definitely be one of them – the ultimate quiet Payroll Assassin! She’s calm, precise and gets things done without making a fuss. Honestly, she’s unstoppable.
“Kenza joined Bytes as an apprentice and absolutely smashed it. From day one, she showed so much dedication and curiosity, and it didn’t take long for her to become a pro in everything payroll! What I really admire is that she hasn’t stopped there, and she’s now started another qualification with the CIPP, all while working full-time. That takes serious commitment, and she’s proving every day that she’s got what it takes to keep growing and excelling in this profession. But it’s not just about her skills. Kenza is funny and lovely. She brings such a positive vibe to the team. Even though she’s a little shy, she has this quiet confidence that shines through in her work. She’s the person who’ll go the extra mile without being asked, who’ll figure out a solution when things get tricky and who’ll do it all with grace and professionalism. “Payroll isn’t easy – it’s fast-paced, detail-heavy and often underappreciated. But Kenza takes it all in her stride. She’s proof that the next generation of payroll professionals are both capable and inspiring. Balancing study, full-time work and continuous development is no small feat, and she’s doing it brilliantly. That’s why I think Kenza deserves to be recognised as a true Payroll Champion. She’s not just doing the job; she’s shaping the future of payroll. And if you ask me, that’s pretty amazing.” Nominated by: Klaudia Grata, Payroll and Benefits Specialist, Bytes Software Services
AMY WYATT ACIPP | Senior Associate, CT: Accountants Adviser “I would like to nominate Amy Wyatt for Payroll Champion here at CT. Amy joined us in September 2021 as a Trainee with no experience in payroll, having previously been a Chef. Amy very quickly picked up payroll and made her way to Senior Associate, undergoing internal training and becoming fully qualified with the CIPP in just over three years. Amy is the go-to person in the team, including for management staff. She’s highly organised, professional and efficient, and is always looking for ways to improve departmental processes and implement training for staff. “Our clients have every faith in Amy and some have confirmed they don’t want anyone other than Amy processing their payroll. Clients have left the firm for other services but kept payroll with us, purely because of Amy’s in-depth knowledge and professionalism.
“Amy is a fast-paced worker but never lets speed affect her accuracy. She constantly thinks outside the box and is well known for her detailed, professional emails to clients, ensuring they feel at ease, have been given all the facts in an easy-to-understand way and have received enough information so they don’t need to ask further questions. Working with
Amy is a pleasure, and I’ve never in over 20 years of working in payroll, worked with someone who’s as dedicated, professional, friendly and efficient as she is. I couldn’t operate the payroll team without her.” Nominated by: Claire Proctor MCIPP, Senior Associate, CT: Accountants Adviser
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