Schools and Academies Payroll Services

At Douglass Grange, we understand the unique demands of managing payroll for schools, academies, and other educational institutions. That’s why we’ve partnered with People and Pay Services Limited to deliver a comprehensive and personalized payroll service tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether your institution has a headcount of five or 5000, we provide expert support to ensure a seamless and stress-free payroll experience.

Why Choose Us?

Our collaborative approach and dedication to excellence have earned us a reputation for outstanding customer care within the Lancashire education sector. We bring extensive experience working with local authorities, Teacher’s Pension Scheme (TPS), Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), and ancillary benefits such as childcare vouchers and cycle-to-work schemes.

As one of the few payroll providers in Lancashire with a BACS Bureau Licence, we offer a reliable, professional, and proactive service that helps your institution operate efficiently and cost-effectively.

• Employee Payroll Management:
  • Identifying pay rates from salary documentation or contracts.
  • Recognizing salary increments and pay increases.
• Salary Deductions:
  • Accurate calculation of deductions such as income tax, National Insurance, pension contributions, student loans, attachments of earnings, union subscriptions, and childcare costs.
• Holiday Pay:
  • Processing deductions and payments according to your instructions.
• Reporting and Reconciliation:
  • Providing detailed payroll reports for financial management, reconciled to budgets and analyzed by departments as needed.

• Payslip Distribution:
  • Delivering secure paper payslips and PDF copies to School Business Managers.
• Forms and Submissions:
  • Preparing essential forms such as P45s for leavers.
  • Submitting Full Payment Submissions (FPS) to HMRC in compliance with RTI regulations.
  • Managing monthly and annual pension returns.
• BACS File Management:
  • Transmitting net salaries, PAYE, pension contributions, and other payments directly from your account.
• Auto-Enrolment Compliance:
  • Ensuring full compliance with pension auto-enrolment legislation.