Our Payroll Advisory services provide independent oversight of payroll governance, compliance and risk. Our Best Practice Payroll Review delivers an objective payroll compliance review and payroll risk assessment, helping employers strengthen controls, reduce risk and improve efficiency.
Why do you need a Best Practice Payroll Review?
Payroll issues are not always obvious until something goes wrong, such as a late payroll run, an HMRC query or a rise in employee pay queries. A Best Practice Payroll Review provides employers with independent assurance that payroll is operating in a controlled, compliant and efficient way and highlights where changes are needed before risks materialise.
Common indicators that payroll governance and controls may require review include:
Heavy reliance on manual data entry and spreadsheets
Inconsistent payroll processes or undocumented procedures
Errors caused by contract changes not being reflected in payroll
Delays to payroll processing and reporting
Increasing volumes of employee queries relating to pay accuracy
Limited payroll reporting and visibility for finance teams
Uncertainty around PAYE, statutory payments or wider employer compliance
Who we help
Growing employers
Growing employers with increasing payroll complexity
Legacy organisations
Organisations relying on manual processes or legacy payroll systems
Regulated industries
Employers in regulated or compliance-sensitive sectors
Changing businesses
Businesses undergoing change, such as restructuring, acquisitions or system implementations
25,000+
Supporting over 25,000 individuals and businesses with tax, audit, and advisory services.
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Backed by a team of more than 1000 specialists across accountancy and tax.
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A network of 19 offices across London, Midlands, East Anglia and South East England
Top 35
Ranked 34th among the UK’s top 50 accountancy practices.
Our simple 4-step onboarding process
We’ve streamlined our onboarding to make working with our Payroll team as smooth and transparent as possible:
1
Discovery and information gathering
We review existing payroll documentation and discuss your objectives for the Payroll Advisory review.
2
Workshops and deep dives
Structured workshops with key stakeholders to understand how payroll operates in practice, where risks sit and where improvements can be made.
3
Findings and recommendations
A clear, independent report highlighting risks, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement, with practical and proportionate next steps.
4
Future-state planning
Where required, we support the design of improved policies, procedures and processes to strengthen payroll governance and delivery.
Why use Affinia for Payroll Advisory
Stronger payroll governance and control
We assess whether payroll policies and procedures are clearly documented, consistently applied and aligned to statutory and contractual requirements. Our team is made up of qualified Payroll professionals with extensive knowledge of regulations, from simple Payroll runs to more complex requirements.
Improved efficiency and reduced manual effort
By identifying manual tasks and inefficiencies, we highlight opportunities to streamline payroll processes and reduce time spent on administration.
Reduced payroll risk and dependency
Clear roles, responsibilities and segregation of duties help reduce dependency on individuals and minimise the risk of error or non-compliance.
More effective use of payroll systems
We review how payroll systems are configured and used, identifying where automation or integration could improve accuracy, consistency and control.
Greater compliance confidence
Our reviews can identify potential PAYE or statutory compliance issues early, helping employers address them proactively rather than reactively.
A payroll strategy that supports the business
As organisations change, payroll needs to keep pace. We help ensure payroll processes and systems remain fit for purpose as your business evolves.
The team were very easy to work with, professional from the outset but utilised common sense traits. Always available and aware of our individual requirements as a business, I am more than happy to recommend their services.
Robert Carter, ACMA Silent Sentinel Limited