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Payroll Team Proud Finalists in City Business Awards

Armstrong Watson’s 21 strong payroll team are very proud to have been shortlisted in the prestigious Carlisle Living Awards for Best Professional Services Team.

The city based team, headed by Payroll Director Karen Thomson, have made it to the final three in their category, with the winner to be announced at the Garden at Eden on 21st September.

The payroll team collectively handle payroll services for more than 1500 employers across the UK and process in excess of 28,000 payslips every month.

Commenting, Karen Thomson, Payroll Director, said,

“I am thrilled my team have been nominated and reached the finalist stage. We are very excited about attending the awards night and hope to be celebrating.”

This is the 5th year for the awards, with 3000 nominations across all categories and judging to take place over the coming weeks.

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