Is being a payroll clerk a good fit for you?
Records workers' hours and pay details. Works out wages and deductions and may prepare pay.
What the work involves
- Checks attendance, hours worked and pay changes and records them.
- Prepares and issues staff pay and pay statements showing earnings and deductions.
- Works out wages and deductions and enters the data into computers.
- Processes paperwork for new staff and enters their details into the payroll system.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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