IRIS Software Group awarded Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation

IRIS Software Group (IRIS) has achieved the Payroll Assurance Scheme (PAS) accreditation for its Managed Payroll Service Team, which processes around 31,000 payslips each month.  

The much-coveted accreditation has been developed by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) and HMRC, and validates IRIS’ dedication to compliance, robust business processes and continuous learning and development opportunities for its employees.   

Additionally, the award recognises the commitment to stay on top of ever-changing legislation and verifies the team’s delivery of best payroll practice.  

To achieve the accreditation, the team thoroughly assessed and identify any inadequate processes and risks to skills gaps, as well as evidence the resolutions against several modules.   

Over the last year, it has been vital payrolls are right first time, every time. Changes in furlough and job retention scheme alone has resulted in many payroll updates to ensure teams stay ahead of regulatory change. One in five UK employees are paid through IRIS payroll solutions.  

Ken Pullar, Chief Executive Officer at CIPP says, “We are thrilled IRIS Software Group has joined the ranks of organisations to achieve this respected accreditation. It is imperative organisations comply with government legislation and the PAS scheme is designed to help them do just that.” 

David Lockie, Chief Operations Officer at IRIS Software Group comments, “Accomplishing this accreditation is a reflection of the ongoing hard work, commitment and successes of our team and their continuous strive to deliver the highest quality of payroll. 

“This has been incredibly important, especially with the impact COVID-19 has had on businesses. From the Job Retention Scheme to new legislation, we’ve been supporting payroll professionals to adapt to the next normal.”   

To find out more about how IRIS’ unsung heroes of payroll, who’ve been rising to the demand of COVID-19, click here.