Access Payroll Software

Start by setting up pay calendars, earnings and deduction rules, and pension schemes, then bring in your workforce via CSV or through your existing HR or time system. Map cost centres, define approval steps, and invite staff to the self-service portal so they can update details, view payslips, and request leave. The system supports both hosted and on‑premise deployment, so you can choose a rollout that fits your IT policy while keeping payroll timelines under control.

When it’s time to run payroll, pull hours from timesheets, apply overtime and shift premiums, and preview gross‑to‑net with exception alerts before you commit. Tax and National Insurance are calculated automatically, real‑time submissions are sent to HMRC, and pensions are staged and posted to your provider. Finalise with BACS or faster payment files, publish digital payslips, and post journals to your finance system. If pay changes late in the cycle, re‑run the checks, regenerate remittances, and keep a full audit trail of who approved what—and when.

For teams handling complexity—multiple entities, pay frequencies, or bureau work—the software speeds up repeatable tasks. Clone configurations across companies, lock period close, and push standard templates for allowances, benefits, and salary sacrifice. Manage statutory leave and sickness without manual spreadsheets, apply court orders automatically, and handle year‑end in a guided flow. If you pay overseas colleagues, generate multi‑currency files and keep reporting consistent across all payrolls. Dashboards surface variances, headcount, and costs so finance and HR can make quick decisions with confidence.

Prefer to offload the cycle entirely or just the heavy lifting? The Access Group’s managed payroll team can take on everything from validations to submissions, operating against agreed cut‑offs and SLAs. Share changes through a secure workflow, get proactive compliance updates, and rely on cover during holidays or growth spurts. You can shift between part‑managed and fully outsourced models as your team or complexity changes, and you’ll stay aligned with ISO 27001 controls and CIPP‑accredited processes throughout.