Ashmita Hirani

A confident and experienced professional with extensive expertise in Payroll, HR, and Accounts. Skilled in managing complex payroll operations, reconciliations, and employee support, with strong knowledge of systems including SUN, SAP, SAGE, PS2000, Agresso, and Northgate. Recognised for reliability, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments.

Voluntary Teaching Assistant - Stanburn Primary School

(2024-12 - 2026-07)

• Provide one-to-one support for a child with additional needs.
• Support children with literacy, numeracy, and confidence-building.
• Assist with group learning activities and classroom organisation.
• Help teachers with resource preparation, marking, and recording result.

Payroll Support Officer - Local Government Association

(2015-02 - 2017-07)

• Managed payroll administration including starters, leavers, pensions, maternity/paternity pay, and sick pay.
• Processed expenses, RTI submissions, and third-party payments.
• Produced statutory reports and ensured compliance with HMRC.
• Supported payroll system changes and TUPE transfer project from Liberata.
• Delivered query resolution for staff, HMRC, and third parties.

Payroll Administrator - Liberata – Ministry of Justice Contract

(2013-06 - 2015-02)

• Processed payroll for 18,000 employees across multiple groups.
• Managed statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.) and manual adjustments.
• Resolved payroll and tax queries from HMRC, HR, and employees.
• Assisted with payroll project implementations and system improvements.

Payroll, Expenses & HR Administrator - Liberata – LGA Contract

(2008-03 - 2013-06)

• Solely managed payroll for 750 employees from start to finish.
• Handled reconciliations, year-end processes (P35, P14, P11d, PSA), and HMRC submissions.
• Processed expenses and corporate credit card administration.
• Supported HR training programmes and system implementation.
• Produced payroll and HR reports and trained staff on self-service systems.

Finance Assistant - Oliver Wyman Consulting Ltd

(2007-11 - 2008-03)

• Processed sales invoices, expenses, and journals on Oracle.
• Prepared reconciliations for P&L and balance sheet.
• Supported month-end reporting and timesheet administration.

Finance Assistant (Temp) - Burberry

(2007-09 - 2007-11)

• Processed sales and purchase ledger invoices on SAP.
• Supported vendor management and supplier payments.
• Assisted with weekly BACS and payment runs.

Treasurer (Voluntary) - University of Westminster

(2004-09 - 2005-06)

• Managed all financial activities for the Hindu Society.
• Prepared forecasts, fundraising strategies, and annual reports.
• Maintained records using SAGE and handled petty cash.

Clerk (Voluntary) - HSBC School Branch

(2001-09 - 2002-06)

• Balanced tills, handled customer transactions, and supported account openings.
• Completed basic bookkeeping and administration.

BTEC Level 4 Certificate - Payroll Practice - Payroll Alliance (2011-12)

BTEC Level 4 Professional Award - Payroll Administration - Payroll Alliance (2010-08)

BA (Hons) - Business Management with Professional Accounting - University of Westminster (2003 - 2007)

A Levels - AVCE Business Studies (B/C) - Preston Manor High School

GCSEs - 9 GCSEs including English & Maths - Preston Manor High School

RSA - Computer Literacy & IT - Preston Manor High School

GNVQ - Business Intermediate - Preston Manor High School