Payroll Resource Guides for Personal Assistants and Employers
Explore guides aimed to help navigate payroll matters for PA employers and their staff
Introduction
Welcome to Dundee Carers Centre’s Payroll Resource Hub. We are excited to introduce a series of comprehensive guides designed specifically for PA Employers and their staff.
Our goal is to provide clear, accessible information on financial matters such as payslips, pensions, and employer obligations, empowering you with the knowledge you need to manage financial tasks confidently.
Before you start
These guides are designed to be an information resource that can be referred to as and when needed and does not have to be completed at once.
The guides will contain many topics that may not be relevant to you at this time (eg maternity pay) and you can simply skip these sections and return to them if you ever need to know more.
Understanding Annual Leave
This module breaks down the key points to consider, ensuring employers and employees are fully aware of their rights and responsibilities.
Completing Timesheets
Accurate timesheet completion is critical for both employers and PAs. Our guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to record hours worked, ensuring compliance with payroll processes and funding requirements.
This module is designed to help you monitor and track work hours efficiently, offering clarity whether you’re a PA, PA employer, or Senior PA.
Understanding Your Employer Costs as a PA Employer
As a PA Employer, you will be aware that you need to pay certain costs on top of the wages you pay your staff. This module will help you understand the types of costs you have to budget for, especially the ones related to your payroll.
Understanding Your Payslip
Payslips can be confusing, with various terms and figures that aren’t always easy to decipher. Our Understanding Your Payslip resource is here to help.
- Overview and explanation of a Payslip
- Explanation of taxes and how much you are likely to pay
- Explanation and Breakdown of National Insurance
Understanding Your Pension Options
Our Understanding Your Pension Option resource guide is tailored to help PAs and employees make informed decisions regarding their pension plans.
- Types of Pensions
Occupational, state, and private & stakeholder pensions explained. - Auto-enrolment
Eligibility criteria, and explanation of employer/employee contributions. - Other pension options
Pension Obligations as a PA Employer
If you employ a Personal Assistant, understanding your pension obligations is crucial to ensuring compliance and providing for your staff.
Our Understanding Your Pension Obligations as a PA Employer resource guide covers:
- Breakdown of pension options
- How much a pension is likely to cost employers
- Obligations you have as an employer
Further information
These resource guides are available online for free and were funded by UK Government Multiply Funding.
If you require more information or have a question not answered by the resources our Payroll Team is here to help.
To speak to one of our team please call Dundee Carers Centre on 01382 200422 or email email [email protected]
