What does a Payroll Manager do and what qualifications do I need?

What does a Payroll Manager do and what qualifications do I need?

A Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing within an organisation. Their primary duties typically include: Payroll Processing: Managing the entire payroll process, which includes calculating employee wages, bonuses, overtime, and deductions such as taxes and pensions. They ensure that all calculations are accurate and comply with relevant regulations and company…

What does a Senior Finance Officer do?

What does a Senior Finance Officer do and how do I become one?

A Senior Finance Officer typically holds a significant role within a finance department, often reporting to a Finance Manager or Finance Director. Their responsibilities are varied and may include:   Financial Reporting: Preparation and presentation of financial reports to management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. This involves ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and timely submission.…

Many Premier Training students combine their AAT studies with a full-time career in the public sector.

Combining AAT qualifications with a full-time career in the public sector

Many Premier Training students combine their AAT studies with a career in the public sector. AAT qualifications can aid career progression for finance employees within local authorities, NHS Trusts, universities and colleges, schools and more. They can provide professional development opportunities across a wide range of roles and responsibilities, including those working within accounts, auditing,…

Accounting and Bookkeeping - the key differences. Accountancy

Five key differences between Accounting and Bookkeeping

What is the difference between accounting and bookkeeping? It’s a question the Premier Training tutors and course advisors are asked on a daily basis. Accounting and bookkeeping are closely related functions in the field of finance and are often used interchangeably. However, they serve different purposes and involve distinct activities within a company’s financial management…

Working in a finance or accounts department offers a variety of career opportunities.

Discover the career opportunities within finance and accounts departments

Working in finance and accounts departments offers a variety of career opportunities across different roles and levels of responsibility. Here are some common positions and the associated career paths:   Accounts Assistant/Accounts Clerk Responsibilities: Handling routine financial transactions, processing invoices, and maintaining financial records. Career Path: Accounts Assistants can progress to roles such as Senior…