Being payroll/pensions qualified
Tina Davies MCIPPDip, Payroll Bureau Manager for Bevan & Buckland, explains why she wanted to attain the CIPP’s Foundation Degree in Payroll Management and sets out the effects of achieving it
Why did you decide to study the CIPP’s Foundation Degree in Payroll Management? I have over 25 years’ experience in payroll but I didn’t have the qualification to back this up. With the big changes in legislation I thought it was important to keep my continuing professional development up to date and for the status of Bevan & Buckland to have a payroll manager with the CIPP Degree could be the deciding factor for new client gains. I was 47 years of age when I started the Degree but was lucky that I passed the telephone exam which meant that I only needed to study for two years. My employers encouraged me by paying the fees and my travel expenses.
What have you gained from studying the qualification? The self-analysis module helped me know myself and adapt my management skills to my personality. I have gained acknowledgement from Bevan & Buckland, and also boosted my self-esteem enabling me to be more confident as a payroll manager.
How has it helped you in your career and how you manage payroll? My career has grown since completing the Degree. Bevan & Buckland were very supportive whilst I was studying; I feel I have a better relationship with the partners who have had faith in me and allowed my department to grow. We have nearly doubled our workload since real time information. I don’t think I would have had the confidence to sell our services to new clients before I qualified. I seem to have a better understanding of payroll from behind the scenes, which has enhanced my organisational skills. Our payrolls
challenge – and anyone working in payroll loves to beat a challenge.
I found the travelling to Birmingham very exhausting. Sometimes I would take advantage of being there by staying overnight after the module days with my husband as a treat for getting to the next stage in the Degree. My tutor Valerie was amazing. She was always there to answer any questions and she made us feel at ease on our study days; for that I will always be extremely grateful.
are now completed by all members of the team, whereas they used to be allocated to individuals.
For someone who is thinking about studying for a CIPP qualification what would your advice be to them? I would strongly recommend studying for a CIPP qualification as it is will give you more confidence in managing a department and it will up your status in the world of payroll. If you are looking to make a career move it is an essential part of your curriculum vitae (CV). It will allow you to apply for higher positions and a higher salary.
Studying towards a qualification alongside a full-time job is no easy feat. How did you cope with the pressure as, like a qualification, payroll is very deadline driven? Working in payroll you have to be deadline driven and thrive on pressure. I had a lot of support from family, friends and my employer. I used my evenings and weekends to study. I thought of it as a
I am so glad I did it when I did as I now have three extra grandchildren and would have lost precious time with them if I had left it until now to start the study. It was one of my proudest day when we were presented with our certificates in the graduation ceremony.
How important would you rate qualifications to the payroll profession? The CIPP qualification is extremely important to payroll professionals. It not only proves you are capable of the work, it ensures that you keep up to date with all payroll regulations with regular emails and membership forums. My personal development plan is updated regularly as I am constantly watching webinars or reading the latest news feeds. Without the CIPP membership the information would not be so readily available. PP
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