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Access Managed Payroll

Reliable and accurate payroll for schools

Stress-free education payroll services for schools, trusts, and academies

Managing payroll in education is complex, from pensions and compliance to MAT-level reporting. With Access Education Payroll for schools, you can save time, reduce admin, and ensure accuracy every month. Our solution is designed for:

  • Schools and academies that need accurate, compliant payroll
  • Academy trust payroll teams managing multiple sites with different needs
  • MATs looking for an outsourced partner with education expertise

Why schools choose our payroll for schools

99.9% accuracy

Get complete peace of mind with payroll services for schools that ensure staff are paid right, every time.

Education expertise

Our specialists understand the complexity of pensions, compliance, and academy payroll services.

Save time and reduce risk

Automated processes and expert support cut hours of admin across MAT payroll teams.

Trusted nationwide

We’re a leading payroll provider for schools, processing over 50,000 payslips every month.

Key features of our payroll for schools

Our education payroll services are built specifically for the sector, combining automation, compliance, and expert support to simplify payroll for schools, academies, and MATs.

Delivering trusted payroll for schools across the UK

payslips

processed every month

.9%

accuracy

across all payroll runs

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compliance rating

from CIPP Payroll Assurance Scheme

Seamless HR and payroll integration

One platform for HR and payroll systems for education

Our HR and payroll software for schools connects seamlessly, so staff data flows automatically into payroll.

That means no duplication, fewer errors, and complete visibility across HR and payroll.

Ready to transform how you manage payroll for schools?

Why customers love our payroll for schools

FAQs

Do you provide outsourced payroll services for schools?

Yes — our education payroll services are fully managed by experts.

Can you handle academy trust payroll?

Absolutely. Our academy payroll services are designed for MAT payroll teams managing multiple sites.

Read our guide to learn more: Payroll services for academies: The strategic value of getting it right

How accurate is your payroll service?

We deliver 99.9% accuracy, with accreditation from the CIPP Payroll Assurance Scheme.

Does your payroll system integrate with HR?

Yes — our school HR software and payroll systems for education work seamlessly together.

Do you offer in-house payroll software?

We specialise in education payroll software that can be run in-house or fully outsourced.

What support do you provide?

A dedicated payroll executive plus UK-based customer support.

One platform, one predictable price

Combine our payroll for schools with our suite of integrated solutions is designed to seamlessly work together, creating a unified experience that transforms how you manage your school or trust.

  • Financial Management: Optimise budgeting and financial management with real-time insights and simplified reporting. 
  • People Management: Manage recruitment, payroll, and staff well-being effortlessly.
  • Parental Engagement: Consolidate communications and administrative tasks into one intuitive system.
  • Curriculum & Assessment: Enrich learning with Access GCSEPod and Key Stage 3 resources, offering comprehensive content and insights.