Case Study

Payroll service

Rising Stars Nursery & Day Care

Industry: Childcare

Location: North London

Est. 2008

Team Size: <30

Comprehensive & Efficient Payroll Management (Accountant Switch)

The Challenge

Rising Stars Nursery & Daycare Ltd, established in 2008 and operating across multiple sites in South West London, faced the inherent complexities of managing payroll for a dynamic team of childcare professionals. The nature of nursery and daycare operations often involves fluctuating staff hours, including overtime, varied time off requests, and the intricacies of schemes like DEA’s. Handling these elements accurately and on time was proving to be a significant administrative challenge, consuming valuable internal time and resources. Their previous accountant was not adequately addressing these specific payroll complexities, leading to inefficiencies and concerns about accuracy. Rising Stars needed a reliable, efficient partner who could seamlessly take over their payroll, truly understand the nuances of their sector, and ensure precise compliance.

Pennyhills’ Solution

Pennyhills partnered with Rising Stars Nursery & Daycare Ltd to provide comprehensive and highly efficient payroll management services, following a seamless transition from their previous accountant. Our solution involved:

We facilitated a smooth and efficient transfer of all payroll records and historical data from their former accountant. Our team ensured minimal disruption to their operations, allowing Rising Stars to maintain focus on their core childcare services during the switch.

We established a clear and simple process for Rising Stars to submit their payroll data, including all variations in overtime hours and different types of time off. This significantly minimised the internal effort required from their team compared to their previous setup.

Our payroll specialists took full responsibility for accurately calculating and processing all aspects of their payroll, including regular wages, overtime pay, and deductions for time off. We expertly managed the intricacies of DEAS, ensuring correct contributions and reporting, and providing clarity where their previous provider may have fallen short.

We ensured that all staff payments were calculated correctly and processed punctually, directly into employee bank accounts, fostering staff satisfaction and trust.

Pennyhills managed all statutory payroll requirements, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension auto-enrolment, and real-time information (RTI) submissions to HMRC. We also provided clear, accessible payslips and comprehensive payroll reports, giving them greater transparency than before.

By outsourcing their payroll to Pennyhills, Rising Stars Nursery & Daycare Ltd was able to eliminate the substantial internal administrative time previously spent on managing these complex tasks and rectifying issues from their prior accounting setup.

Key Results & Impact

By making the strategic decision to switch their payroll services to Pennyhills, Rising Stars Nursery & Daycare Ltd gained an efficient and reliable payroll solution, significantly saving valuable administrative time. The complexities associated with overtime, time off, and specific schemes like DEAS are now expertly managed, ensuring accuracy and compliance, where previously they were a challenge. This allows the leadership and administrative team at Rising Stars to redirect their focus from tedious payroll processing to their core mission: providing outstanding childcare and nurturing the development of the children in their care across their multiple South West London locations.

Switching our payroll to Pennyhills was the best decision for our nurseries. Our old accountants struggled with our complex overtime and time off, but Pennyhills handles everything efficiently and accurately, saving us so much administrative time. It’s truly hassle-free and a significant improvement!
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Amelia Dumaka
Director & Co-founder