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“When opportunity presents itself, don’t be afraid to go after it” Eddie Kennison
Editor’s comment
Hello, and welcome to the November issue of Professional . This month’s theme should resonate with many of you. After all, we’ve each had our own unique journey through the pay profession. Whether
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you’re just starting out and learning the ropes, or you’ve spent decades navigating legislative shifts and technological change, the pay profession will hold a personal meaning for you.
That’s why we’ve chosen ‘ Pathways in pay ’ as our focus for this issue, to shine a light on the inspiring journeys of our pay peers and showcase the wide variety of roles and routes available across the industry. To be honest, when I was younger, I never imagined I’d end up editing a payroll magazine, but it just goes to show the breadth of opportunities available in this field. Turn to page 40 to hear from a panel of experts in this issue’s feature article, and explore the individual stories of others across pages 43, 44 and 45. Also in this issue, our hot topic article looks at a major development which will impact the pay professions. From April 2026, payroll service providers will fall under the definition of ‘tax advisers’, and this brings with it new responsibilities and compliance obligations. This development has important implications for many in our industry, so it’s essential to stay informed. Turn to page 70 for a full breakdown of what this means, how it may affect you and what steps you should start taking now to ensure compliance. Enjoy the issue, and as always, thank you for being part of the CIPP community.
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Lora Murphy MCIPPdip (editor@cipp.org.uk) Editor
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40 - Feature article: pathways in pay By Lora Murphy
43 - Payroll: my unexpected goal By Claire O’Sullivan
44 - From dental nurse to payroll partner: my journey through the numbers By Karen Thomson
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45 - Finding my strength in payroll By Lauren Winn
70 - Hot topic: modernising and mandating tax adviser registration with HMRC By Mathew Akrigg
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| Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward |
Issue 115 | November 2025
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