Yes. Payroll processing and payment approval can be separated. An agreed workflow can let us prepare the pay run while your authorised person reviews and approves the payment.
What this means in practice
The engagement should explain who approves timesheets, confirms pay changes, reviews the payroll summary and releases funds. Set cutoffs for regular information and a process for urgent corrections. This is particularly helpful where managers at several locations approve staff hours. Outsourcing should make responsibilities clearer, not leave them assumed.
Your next steps
- Name the authorised approver
- Set timesheet cutoffs
- Review the payroll summary
- Keep a record of approved changes
Get help with the next step
If this relates to your business, tell us about your current records and the task you need help with. We can explain our service scope and the information needed before work starts.
General information prepared on 26 September 2026. Rules and individual circumstances can change. Confirm the treatment that applies to you before acting.
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