Welcome to ”Ask The Expert”, Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape.   In this episode, we’re joined by Estelle Sherman and Joanne Roberts from TC Group’s Payroll Team. Estelle and Jo demonstrate at which the specialist payroll support moves from “nice to have” to essential, using real examples they have experience of within their payroll bureau. They explain the advice they give isn't intended to create 'payroll experts', it's designed to help you recognise the warning signs and when to ask for help from external specialists.  𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 – 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 – 𝐓𝐂 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 (𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧) With more than 30 years' experience in payroll and finance, Estelle leads TC Group's Payroll team across Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Southampton. Having worked with businesses of all sizes across a range of sectors, she combines technical expertise with a practical understanding of the challenges employers face in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Passionate about helping organisations stay compliant while building efficient, people-focused payroll processes, Estelle's a trusted advisor to business owners and finance leaders alike. She also leads TC Group's Payroll Committee and is an active member of the ABM, collaborating with payroll professionals across the UK to share knowledge, discuss industry developments and promote best practice. This involvement helps ensure TC remains at the forefront of payroll excellence and emerging industry trends. 𝐉𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 – 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 – 𝐓𝐂 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 (𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧) Jo is an experienced Payroll Manager with a strong background in payroll operations, finance and people management. Throughout her career, she's helped businesses streamline payroll processes, implement effective systems and navigate the changing demands of payroll compliance. Known for her personable approach and commitment to delivering excellent client service, Jo's particularly passionate about embracing technology and digital solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency and the employee experience. She's also a member of TC Group's Employee Board Cohort 5, helping to represent colleagues' voices and contribute to the continued development of the business. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐲 ⁠⁠𝐓𝐂 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩⁠⁠. TC Group’s an Accountancy Age ‘Top 20’ firm of business advisors and accountants, providing quality financial advice and strategy, enabling you to achieve your business growth goals, safeguard your wealth, and maximise your tax efficiency. Our teams’ experience and expertise mean we understand the challenges and opportunities you face at a local, national, and even international level. We’ll invest time in getting to know you so we can provide proactive and tailored advice, supporting you in making the right decisions both now and in the future. We pride ourselves on offering more than the standard compliance services and straight-forward number crunching. Through our UK-wide network, we offer a multitude of functional accountancy and specialist business growth services along with personal financial solutions and legal advice, providing our clients with a unified “one-stop-shop” approach, saving you both time and money. With TC Group by your side, no matter how complex your financial situation may be, we have the resources and expertise to help you navigate it successfully. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 & 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞