Allison Polkinghorne
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Lara Sophia
Allison was my Manager during my time at BENCHMARQUE Recruitment, and i felt very fortunate to have a leader who was so knowledgeable in her field, and so willing to spend her time nurturing others and luckily, myself. I learned and grew so much as a professional under her guidance and hope to collaborate with her again in my professional future.
Mael Dolez-Jacques
Allison is always giving her best in everything she undertakes. She is friendly, committed and empathetic. She is also a valuable member of Top Shelf Recruitment team. After working alongside Allison for several years now, and I would recommend her to whoever is looking for a professional and fun team member.
Lara Sophia
Allison was my Manager during my time at BENCHMARQUE Recruitment, and i felt very fortunate to have a leader who was so knowledgeable in her field, and so willing to spend her time nurturing others and luckily, myself. I learned and grew so much as a professional under her guidance and hope to collaborate with her again in my professional future.
Mael Dolez-Jacques
Allison is always giving her best in everything she undertakes. She is friendly, committed and empathetic. She is also a valuable member of Top Shelf Recruitment team. After working alongside Allison for several years now, and I would recommend her to whoever is looking for a professional and fun team member.
Lara Sophia
Allison was my Manager during my time at BENCHMARQUE Recruitment, and i felt very fortunate to have a leader who was so knowledgeable in her field, and so willing to spend her time nurturing others and luckily, myself. I learned and grew so much as a professional under her guidance and hope to collaborate with her again in my professional future.
Mael Dolez-Jacques
Allison is always giving her best in everything she undertakes. She is friendly, committed and empathetic. She is also a valuable member of Top Shelf Recruitment team. After working alongside Allison for several years now, and I would recommend her to whoever is looking for a professional and fun team member.
Lara Sophia
Allison was my Manager during my time at BENCHMARQUE Recruitment, and i felt very fortunate to have a leader who was so knowledgeable in her field, and so willing to spend her time nurturing others and luckily, myself. I learned and grew so much as a professional under her guidance and hope to collaborate with her again in my professional future.
Mael Dolez-Jacques
Allison is always giving her best in everything she undertakes. She is friendly, committed and empathetic. She is also a valuable member of Top Shelf Recruitment team. After working alongside Allison for several years now, and I would recommend her to whoever is looking for a professional and fun team member.
Credentials
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Member of the Australian Payroll Association
Australian Payroll AssociationFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Payroll Ally
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Australia
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Professional Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Sep 2022 - Present
At PAYROLL ALLY, we specialise in getting your payroll right! We log into your payroll system to assist with: Implementation of new systems Time & Attendance & Payroll Processing. STP set-up, mapping & lodging. Terminations, bonuses & new staff onboarding (contract) and set-up. BOOT testing to the Award. Award interpretation & EBA assistance. End of Month/Quarter reporting & processing. Payroll Tax calculations Payroll Implementation assistance & set-up. Employee pay historical analysis & audit checking. Superannuation processing & reporting. General Ledger help & provisions. Centrelink funds (eg: PPL). Payroll expense oncharging (including mark-up). Creating work instructions and SOPs for knowledge capture. Template building for advanced reconciliations. Any ad-hoc payroll questions
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Openmarkets Group
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Australia
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Payroll Officer
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Rickshaw Enterprises
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounting Payroll Manager
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Apr 2022 - Jul 2022
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Motorserve
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Australia
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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Payroll Specialist
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May 2020 - Feb 2022
Operating in a stand alone role, I successfully rolled out the entire HRIS & Payroll platform in 5 weeks & continuous dissected abs improving the payroll & HR process to streamline payroll processing and reporting. I worked heavily in projects - including auditing, contract deconstructions and scoping. I thrived know business improvements and where there was opportunity to increase productivity while decreasing operational expense. I worked during my maternity leave to ensure that Motorserve met best practices while also having my two babies at home with me. I found many personal skill sets at Motorserve - one of which was focusing on output rather than clock timing. This focus made me move away from the traditional 9-5 and look at how to produce the best reporting and functionality to met KPIs. While I loved my time at Motorserve, I had outgrown the role and was keen for my next challenge.
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Top Shelf Recruitment
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Australia
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Payroll Manager
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Apr 2018 - Dec 2020
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Payroll Manager
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Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
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Assistant Accountant & Payroll Lead
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
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Assistant Accountant
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Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
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GTNT Group
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Australia
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Accountant
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2017
Team coordinator of the finance department (10 people). I managed the contingent and internal payroll for the NT including the AP, AR, tenders and EOM/EOFY reporting to the CFO. Team coordinator of the finance department (10 people). I managed the contingent and internal payroll for the NT including the AP, AR, tenders and EOM/EOFY reporting to the CFO.
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Accounts Clerk
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Nov 2013 - Jun 2015
Stand alone payroll processing the manual timebooks for the trade staff. Reporting directly to the CFO for all wage reporting, super and accounts payable. Also assisted the sister company, Gwelo Hotels, for bookkeeping, data entry accuracy and reconciliations. Stand alone payroll processing the manual timebooks for the trade staff. Reporting directly to the CFO for all wage reporting, super and accounts payable. Also assisted the sister company, Gwelo Hotels, for bookkeeping, data entry accuracy and reconciliations.
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Hyundai Motor Company Australia
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Australia
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Automotive
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200 - 300 Employee
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Finance & Payroll Assistant
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Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
Processed all finance insurance and importing claims for Hyundai HQ. Assisted with payroll functions including FBT reporting. Processed all finance insurance and importing claims for Hyundai HQ. Assisted with payroll functions including FBT reporting.
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The Intermedia Group Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Accountant
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Jun 2008 - Feb 2013
Responsible for all AR & AP reconciliations, debt collection and processing for all subsidiaries of the Intermedia umbrella. Reporting directly to FM and CEO for cashflow and overhead expenses and bank reconciliations. Responsible for all AR & AP reconciliations, debt collection and processing for all subsidiaries of the Intermedia umbrella. Reporting directly to FM and CEO for cashflow and overhead expenses and bank reconciliations.
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Education
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Charles Darwin University
Bachelor of Accounting, Accounting -
TAFE NSW
Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Accounting & Law