Austin McIpp

Austin McIpp

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The Bearded Payroll Nomad - Creating Pain Free Payroll Teams For Accountants ๐ŸŸก Founder @ YPM -Payroll Outsourcing with Proper Curious Customer Service That Hel
Tetbury, England, United Kingdom

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  • Mosaic Pub and Dining
    Head Of Payroll
    Mosaic Pub and Dining
    Feb 2020 - Current (6 years 6 months)
    As Head of Payroll at Mosaic Pub and Dining, I established and led the payroll department from its inception, managing payroll operations for 12 companies across weekly and monthly pay cycles. This role required strategic oversight, operational excellence, and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure efficient and compliant payroll processes. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: - Built the payroll department from the ground up, implementing systems, processes, and policies to support complex payroll needs. - Managed payroll for 12 companies, handling both weekly and monthly pay cycles with accuracy and consistency. - Oversaw payroll strategy, including TUPE transfers in partnership with a PLC organization, ensuring seamless transi
  • Your Payroll Manager
    Founder
    Your Payroll Manager
    Aug 2019 - Current (7 years)
    As the founder of Your Payroll Manager, I established a boutique payroll bureau dedicated to empowering accountants and small businesses with tailored, reliable, and compliant payroll solutions. Guided by a commitment to excellence, I have built a reputation for delivering proactive support, seamless service, and actionable insights that help clients streamline their operations and achieve their goals. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: - Founded and scaled a specialised payroll bureau, focusing on the unique needs of accountants and small businesses. - Delivered end-to-end payroll management services, from PAYE compliance to employee cost forecasting and strategic reporting. - Partnered with clients to navigate complex challenges, includ
  • St Jamess Place Wealth Management
    Payroll Operations Specialist
    St Jamess Place Wealth Management
    Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year 1 month)
    Managed payroll operations and benefits for a ยฃ16M+ monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a fast-paced, high-profile FTSE 100 organisation. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: - Processed monthly payroll exceeding ยฃ16M with 100% accuracy and adherence to deadlines. -Coordinated with HR on employee data, payroll changes, and benefits administration. - Conducted reconciliations and audits to maintain data accuracy and integrity. - Supported organisational changes, including pay and benefits updates, ensuring smooth transitions. - Acted as a payroll expert, resolving queries and providing clear guidance and presenting across the business. This role honed my expertise in managing large-scale payroll operations withi
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    Payroll Account Manager (Bureau)
    PETTICOAT MANAGEMENT TEAM LIMITED
    Jan 2016 - Mar 2019 (3 years 3 months)
    As a Payroll Account Manager at Petticoat Management Team, I specialised in delivering comprehensive payroll solutions for clients primarily in the hospitality sector. My portfolio included multi-site hospitality operators with workforces of up to 3,000 employees weekly, ensuring smooth payroll operations for both large-scale and boutique establishments. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: - Managed end-to-end payroll processing for weekly, Fortnightly and monthly payrolls, guaranteeing accuracy and compliance with industry regulations. - Acted as the main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships through proactive communication and tailored service. - Successfully navigated the complexities of the hospitality sector, inc
  • Help for Heroes
    Store Manager
    Help for Heroes
    Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 10 months)
    As the Concession Store Manager for one of the first three Help for Heroes retail stores in the UK, I played a critical role in launching and managing a unique retail concept that combined high-quality product offerings with a meaningful charitable mission. This pioneering initiative created a distinct shopping experience for customers while supporting the incredible work of Help for Heroes. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: - Solely managed the day-to-day operations of a brand-new retail store, ensuring its successful launch and growth in a competitive retail environment. - Achieved and exceeded sales targets through effective merchandising, strategic upselling, and delivering exceptional customer service. - Developed and implemented st
  • The Fragrance Shop
    Store Manager
    The Fragrance Shop
    Jun 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 7 months)
    I held the position of Assistant manager at TFS. However I was acting store manager for duration of my time with the company, running one of the largest flagship stores in the business. My main focus was recruiting, training and developing staff through a tough trading period to hit our KPI's, LFL Sales and Footfall conversions targets.
  • Hype Agency
    Event Intern
    Hype Agency
    Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 (3 months)
    Undertaking various administration activities over the Christmas period related to Hypes 30 Christmas party events.
  • BMB CLOTHING LIMITED
    Store Manager
    BMB CLOTHING LIMITED
    Jan 2010 - Oct 2010 (10 months)
    I was responsible for a menswear store comprising of a retail, hire and made-to-measure department. Throughout my time with Suits You I was responsible for 9 staff, ensuring targets and KPIโ€™s were met through training, coaching and regular appraisals, as well as effectively merchandising the store to visually inspire the customer.
  • Arcadia Group Ltd
    Floor Controller
    Arcadia Group Ltd
    Aug 2008 - Jan 2010 (1 year 6 months)
    Responsible for 14 staff and the daily running of the floor including holding team briefs, completing daily rosters, implementing floor moves, handing customer complaints and training new staff.
  • Fosters Event Catering
    Event Operations Support
    Fosters Event Catering
    Feb 2004 - Dec 2013 (9 years 11 months)
    I worked for Fosters undertaking many roles since 2004. I have worked on small and large scale events undertaking: set up/ breakdown, supervising, training, running bars, accounts department handling high volumes of cash on site and have got to know many areas of the business.
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  • University of Worcester
    CIPP Degree In Payroll Managment
    University of Worcester
    Jan 2018 - Current (8 years 7 months)
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University
    2:1, Event Management
    Cardiff Metropolitan University
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2014 (5 years)
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      Holy Sh*t It's Payroll: The Accountants Guide to Surviving Payroll and Making It Profitable
      Jan 2025
      Holy Sh*t, It's Payroll That part of an accountant's job which often instils fear. The task that feels like some kind of survival mission. After years working in payroll, I began to look into why. What was it about payroll that caused so many headaches? Why was it far from financially efficient? The answer to that question was actually pretty simple. By refocusing payroll on people, not just automation the whole process suddenly became more seamless. When I went on to set up my own payroll bureau in 2018, I decided to make it my mission to transform payroll into a true business asset, refocusing payroll on people, and whilst I have experienced inevitable ups and downs, this book is not only my solution to surviving payroll and making it pro
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