Meet our Team – Luke Smith
Luke is a Chartered Accountant who began his journey with the Big-4 firm KPMG before taking the lead in developing Purpose, an award-winning accountancy business based in Jersey. Luke is now Managing Director of Offshore Payroll and a Partner in a successful, boutique Private Equity firm that has created a portfolio of local high performing, synergistic, professional services businesses across industry sectors. With over 24 years’ experience in accounting, finance, and business evolution Luke acts as an advisor to the boards of over 30 owner-managed businesses in Jersey with turnovers of £1M
In 2019, Luke spotted a unique opportunity and led the acquisition of Offshore Payroll Limited, determined to assemble a dynamic team that could take the company’s growth and technological capabilities to the next level. His passion for innovation drives him to continuously explore new ways to leverage technology, to streamline and add value to businesses.
Luke believes in the power of technology to reveal the true value of people and resources. By enhancing Offshore Payroll’s cloud platform, he is on a mission to develop tools that help businesses gain deeper insights into profitability, leading to smarter, more informed decisions.
Whether he is advising at board meetings, valuing a small business, or perfecting his golf game, Luke’s commitment to excellence is evident. He regularly provides expert testimony in the Royal Court in Jersey and has an unblemished record—a testament to his expertise and dedication.
September 13, 2024
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Meet our Team – Mike Edward
With over 25 years of experience in strategic HR management, Mike has a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-jurisdictional projects. He recently joined Offshore Payroll as Managing Director, bringing his extensive expertise to support and enhance our commitment to providing world-class payroll software solutions.
Throughout his career, Mike has led numerous strategic initiatives, consistently ensuring excellence in operations management, financial oversight, team development, and stakeholder relations.
Before joining Offshore Payroll, Mike served as Global Head of HR for one of Europe’s leading hedge funds for nearly 12 years, followed by his role as Chief People Officer for a global Funds Services business. His involvement in multiple payroll integration projects has provided him with deep insights into the client-side dynamics of such initiatives.
Outside of the professional sphere, Mike has been a dedicated volunteer RNLI for the past six years, actively participating as a volunteer crew member on the Inshore and All-Weather lifeboat operations based in St. Helier.
When he’s not at work, Mike is a hands-on dad and enjoys life as a competent snowboarder, keen marathon runner, enthusiastic baker, struggling golfer, occasional surfer, and when time permits, a smiling motorbike rider.
Offshore Payroll strengthens team with new appointment
Offshore Payroll is delighted to welcome Jackie Helks, who joins the team as a Client Experience Officer.
Jackie together with Offshore Payroll’s Relationship Manager, will have responsibility for further developing effective relationships with clients. This appointment is part of Offshore Payroll’s expansion to satisfy our growing client base. She brings a wealth of customer service experience, having spent over ten years in the luxury hospitality sector, which included responsibility for employee rotas and payroll.
Her passion for client relations makes her ideally suited to support Offshore Payroll clients. Jackie’s expertise will further strengthen Offshore Payroll’s focus on making payroll as simple and efficient as possible for their clients in Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man.
Jackie expressed how much she is looking forward to applying her experience in her new role: “Joining the team at Offshore Payroll feels like a natural step after my previous experience in client-facing roles.
I’m delighted to have the responsibility to help create a seamless customer journey and I’m looking forward to working with the Offshore Payroll team, and establishing meaningful connections with our clients.”
Commenting on the appointment, Jeralie Pallot Director, Offshore Payroll, said: “We are delighted that Jackie is joining us as a new member of the Offshore Payroll team. Her enthusiasm and commitment to creating a seamless, enjoyable journey for clients along with her passion for the digital sector, make Jackie the ideal fit for our business. At a time when we are seeing significant growth and change within the payroll market, we know our clients will all benefit from working with her.”
Innovation That Drives Business Success
Staying competitive isn’t just about following industry trends – it’s about leading them. At Offshore Payroll, we recognise that every business has unique needs, which is why we offer more than just standard payroll solutions. Our cutting-edge payroll software is designed to streamline operations and empower your business. For those requiring a customised approach, our bespoke development services ensure your payroll system is perfectly tailored to your specific requirements.
“There’s no other decent cloud solution currently on the market locally”
The response time for any queries during onboarding has been fantastic; we have never had to wait for an answer to our often-daft questions.
Tim Chilestone – Managing Director
