Olena

Olena Dudchenko
Watford, Hertfordshire | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | Full driving licence
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Experienced and discreet payroll professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience processing payroll inputs, managing employee lifecycle changes, performing reconciliations, and handling payroll queries across large organisations. Proven ability to maintain accurate payroll system data, meet strict deadlines, and liaise effectively with HR and finance teams. Holds Sage50 Payroll Levels 1, 2 and 3, with practical Xero experience and strong Excel skills. Confident supporting payroll coordination across multiple locations and committed to handling sensitive employee data with the highest level of discretion. Bachelor’s Degree in Enterprise Economics (UK RQF Level 6, certified by UK ENIC). Full right to work in the UK.
CORE SKILLS
Payroll Processing: Starters, leavers, salary changes, variable payments, statutory payments, pension administration
Data & Reconciliations: Payroll data checks, reconciliations, system maintenance, payroll calendar tracking, deadline management
Query Handling: First-line payroll query resolution, payroll inbox management, HR and finance liaison
Software: Sage50 Payroll (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Xero, MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Personal: Highly organised, discreet, accurate, meets deadlines, works independently and collaboratively
Compliance: Full unrestricted right to work in the UK
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bookkeeper | Full Stop Accounts | May 2024 – July 2024
– Processed payroll inputs and maintained accurate financial records for multiple clients using Xero.
– Performed data checks and reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
– Managed payroll and finance queries professionally, liaising with clients and senior staff to resolve issues.
– Handled all sensitive payroll and financial data with full confidentiality and discretion throughout.
Finance & Payroll Assistant | LLC Brig LTD | December 2011 – August 2022
– Processed monthly payroll inputs for 60 staff over 10 years with zero errors, including starters, leavers, salary changes, and variable payments.
– Maintained accurate and up-to-date payroll system data, tracking deadlines and ensuring timely processing across all payroll cycles.
– Performed initial payroll checks and reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and escalating issues where appropriate.
– Supported pension and benefits administration, liaised with HR to ensure employee lifecycle changes were accurately reflected in payroll.
– Managed payroll queries from staff and external contacts, responding professionally and resolving issues efficiently.
Payroll & Administrative Clerk | Main Administration of Justice | May 2008 – December 2012
– Processed payroll inputs for over 250 employees across multiple locations, ensuring accurate and timely payments to all deadlines.
– Maintained payroll system data and supported coordination across departments, liaising with HR and finance teams regularly.
– Handled first-line payroll queries and managed payroll correspondence professionally and confidentially.
Payroll Accountant | City Clinical Maternity Hospital | March 2005 – May 2008
– Maintained payroll records and processed inputs for 350+ staff, supporting payroll coordination across multiple departments.
– Performed reconciliations and ensured all sensitive employee data was handled securely and confidentially.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Sage50 Payroll – Levels 1, 2 and 3 | Completed June 2023
Bachelor’s Degree in Enterprise Economics | Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University | 2005–2010
UK RQF Level 6 Equivalent | Certified by UK ENIC
Accounting Diploma | Kharkiv Textile Technical College | 2001–2004
ESOL Studies | Cardiff and Vale College
INTERESTS
Travelling and exploring historical sites and different cultures.