Hello to all our members old and new!

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I’m Andy, the UK & Ireland lead for Community Hub, and I’m excited to introduce myself and help you get settled in. I’m here to keep the forums running smoothly, assist with any questions you might have, and encourage everyone to jump in with ideas, replies, and best practice. The goal is to make this a place where we all learn from each other and find solutions together.

If you’re new to Community Hub, feel free to set up a profile, and post your questions. Why not make your first post a reply here to introduce yourself?

A little bit about me: Before joining Sage, I worked with three government agencies, including HMRC’s VAT Enquiry line. I’ve been with Sage for 25 years now, starting out on the support line for Sage Line 50 (now Sage 50 Accounts). Over the years, I moved into the Digital Knowledge Team where I helped develop helpful materials for our products, and eventually, into my current role here in Community Hub. I’m really passionate about what I do, and it’s so rewarding to see the community come together to help each other out!

When I’m not immersed in Community Hub, you’ll probably find me out birdwatching. I’m actively involved in long-term studies of Mute Swans and Kittiwakes. I also enjoy reading, socialising, and, as a lifelong Newcastle United fan, I’m still holding out hope for that elusive domestic trophy (70 years and counting!). --- Edit: Not any more!

Now, enough about me—I’d love to hear from you! What brought you to Community Hub? What would you like to see here? Feel free to share your own introduction, and let’s get to know each other!

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    Hi All,

    In the early 1990s I was the in-house programmer/user support/system operator (effectively the computer department) for a mail order retail company (using a Pick based system for stock control and the accounts) before being made redundant whereupon I became a coach driver (wanted to "get out and see the world" - being paid to do it was a bonus...).  I became treasurer for my church in around 2016, using HMRC's BPT to do the payroll.

    At the end of 2018 I left coach driving and joined my current employer as a volunteer to get some [proper] experience of accounting and using Sage to start a proper career change; this became an employed position and I now work in the finance office of a HE college.  Due to having to do extra at work and a lack of spare time, I have had to resign from being church treasurer.  Running the physical payroll using Sage for my employer was passed onto me during the Covid lockdown - the finance department had gone through a change of staff and I was probably the most experienced with payroll having done it for my church.

    I came to the Community Hub looking for answers to a problem I had, found I could supply answers to others with their queries and stayed to help where I could.

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    Hi All,

    In the early 1990s I was the in-house programmer/user support/system operator (effectively the computer department) for a mail order retail company (using a Pick based system for stock control and the accounts) before being made redundant whereupon I became a coach driver (wanted to "get out and see the world" - being paid to do it was a bonus...).  I became treasurer for my church in around 2016, using HMRC's BPT to do the payroll.

    At the end of 2018 I left coach driving and joined my current employer as a volunteer to get some [proper] experience of accounting and using Sage to start a proper career change; this became an employed position and I now work in the finance office of a HE college.  Due to having to do extra at work and a lack of spare time, I have had to resign from being church treasurer.  Running the physical payroll using Sage for my employer was passed onto me during the Covid lockdown - the finance department had gone through a change of staff and I was probably the most experienced with payroll having done it for my church.

    I came to the Community Hub looking for answers to a problem I had, found I could supply answers to others with their queries and stayed to help where I could.

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