Services

At Aura Payroll, I specialise in providing tailored payroll solutions for educational establishments. Whether you’re a school, college, university, or academy, I’m here to help you address the unique payroll challenges you face. From expert consultancy to thorough payroll audits, I’ll work with you to deliver clarity, compliance, and efficiency. Let’s explore how I can support your establishment.

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We have worked with Aura Payroll for a number of years in a consultative capacity. They were particularly involved during a transition phase for us providing both strategic advice and practical support.

Sam's knowledge and experience is second to none and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services.

Fiona Mason
Chief Human Resources Officer at RDT Ltd

Payroll Consulting

Are you facing payroll challenges, struggling to optimize processes, or encountering issues with pensions? My Payroll Consultancy service, tailored for the education sector, offers bespoke solutions to address these challenges, helping you take control of your payroll and save valuable time.

What I Do

I collaborate closely with you to understand your establishment's unique requirements and challenges, working together to develop effective strategies for overcoming them. I provide customized solutions to enhance payroll and pension management. My consultancy services include:

  • Evaluating and optimizing payroll processes

  • Managing payroll system implementation, including setup and transition support

  • Ensuring compliance with education-specific payroll and pension regulations

  • Supporting and training your internal payroll teams in payroll and pension processes, as well as assisting with the completion of required pension forms

  • Offering hands-on assistance with pension tasks, including NEST returns, LGPS returns, Teachers’ Pensions reporting, and compliance forms

Expected Outcomes

  • Streamlined payroll processes tailored to your establishments needs

  • Smooth implementation or upgrade of payroll systems

  • Reduced risks of non-compliance with payroll and pension regulations

  • Simplified pension reporting and greater confidence in managing schemes

  • Empowered teams equipped to manage payroll and pensions efficiently

Take the Next Step

Let’s discuss your payroll and pension challenges and explore how I can support your institution. Schedule a consultation call today to get started.

Payroll Auditing

Do you need assurance that your payroll is accurate, compliant, and running efficiently? My Payroll Auditing service offers a thorough review of your payroll reports and systems, designed specifically for the unique needs of the education sector.

Who is this for?

This service is ideal for schools, colleges, universities, and academies that:

  • Suspect discrepancies in their payroll processing and need a detailed audit to identify and resolve errors

  • Require a compliance health check to ensure adherence to education-specific payroll and pension regulations

  • Want to confirm staff are paid accurately and on time, avoiding errors that could affect morale or operations

  • Are transitioning to a new payroll system and need an expert review of data before transition to ensure a smooth implementation

  • Ensure the accuracy of the pension scheme setup in the payroll system and that employee deductions comply with scheme-specific regulations, including LGPS, Teachers’ Pensions, NEST returns, and more

What I Do

My thorough auditing process includes:

  • Detailed analysis of payroll records for both teaching and non-teaching staff, ensuring accuracy across all categories

  • Identification of errors, overpayments, underpayments, or discrepancies to prevent potential issues

  • Assessment of compliance with tax laws, pension regulations, and education-specific payroll requirements

  • Recommendations for streamlining and improving payroll processes, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Expected Outcomes

  • Clear identification and resolution of payroll discrepancies, overpayments, underpayments, and compliance risks

  • Improved compliance with legal and education-specific payroll and pension regulations, reducing the risk of non-compliance

  • Improved staff trust and transparency, ensuring employees are confident in the accuracy of their pay

  • Actionable recommendations to optimise payroll processes, driving efficiency, cost savings, and smoother operations

Take the Next Step

Spaces are limited, so book your payroll audit today and gain confidence in your payroll operations. Together, we can ensure your establishment is on the right track.