What is the Surrey County Council schools payroll portal deadlines policy?
The Surrey County Council Schools Payroll Team to inform users of any changes to the deadline in good notice, so that a user can still publish their files on time. It is Surrey County Council policy that all users of Schools Payroll Portal understand and comply with the deadlines associated with the process.
What is the schools payroll portal?
The Schools Payroll Portal is used to transfer and receive the new Schools Absence Return (SAR) and the Schools Variation Return (SVR) files online. Each month there is a deadline for submitting these SAR and SVR files.
What should I do if I Lose my School payroll portal login?
It is Surrey County Council policy that all users of Schools Payroll Portal understand and comply with the deadlines associated with the process. If you lose your login details, experience difficulty using the portal or need help please contact My Helpdesk HR: Email: myhelpdeskhr@surreycc.gov.uk Phone: 020 8541 9000.
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Accessing The Payroll Portal
- Our e-learning guide getting started on the schools payroll portalexplains how the system works and will provide you with your unique login details. You will need your unique login details to access the portal. Login
Instructions For Using The Schools Payroll Portal
- Please refer to these work instructions for more information on how to use the system: 1. Downloading and saving monthly service returns (PDF) 2. Opening and editing monthly returns (PDF) 3. Uploading and submitting monthly service returns (PDF) 4. Schools payroll forms work instructions (visual) (PDF) 5. Schools payroll forms work instructions (PDF) 6. SPF Allowance G…
Policy For The Schools Payroll Portal Deadlines
- *to be included on the Headteacher confirmation comms, eLearning and example SAR and SVR comms to bursars and the website